On December 24, a video of Tesla Model Y falling off the bridge was circulated on the Internet, which caused heated discussion among many netizens. From the surveillance footage, located at the intersection of Qinghong Road in Liyang City, Jiangsu Province, a Tesla Model Y turned left at the intersection to enter the lane, and when the left turn was about to be completed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, and then fell through the guardrail into the river.
According to follow-up videos, the Model Y has been salvaged ashore after falling into the river, and the people who fell into the water have been rescued and sent to the hospital for treatment, and the casualties are unknown.
In response to the occurrence of this accident, the group chat records obtained by the automotive industry have a comprehensive understanding that there are probably two theories about this accident, one is that the Model Y is a test drive, driving for a female customer at the time of the accident, and there is a sales consultant in the car. Another theory is that the Model Y was not a test drive, and the cause of the accident was that the couple quarreled and grabbed the steering wheel, which caused the accident.
In contrast, the latter claim is more substantiated. According to Shell Finance, Tesla told it that the test drive Model Y fell into the river is a rumor, and it has been determined that the vehicle is not a Tesla store test drive vehicle, but a user has purchased a vehicle for their own use, and there is no Tesla staff on the car. In addition, according to the personnel at the scene, the driver clashed with the co-pilot. At present, the police have stepped in to deal with it.
As of press time, the local police have not released the progress of the relevant incidents, and as for what causes the accident, it is necessary to wait for further official notification.
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