Tesla Model 3 Involved In Dramatic High-Speed Crash In China, Striking Bus And Audi

Terrifying security camera vision has emerged out of China that shows the moment a speeding Tesla Model 3 crashed into a bus and an Audi.

The accident occurred on February 17 in the city of Ruian, located within the Zhejiang province. CCTV footage initially shows the driver of the dark blue Tesla speeding over a bridge before the EV hits a bump, gets slightly airborne, and the rear-end climbs towards the sky. For a brief moment, the Model 3 nosedives along the bridge before the rear wheels slam back onto the road.

The driver of the Tesla then speeds towards a busy intersection, cutting between two white cars and coming within inches of taking both of them out. The car continues on before slamming into the rear of a bus, jolting the bus forward. The Tesla only came to a rest after slamming into a silver Audi parked on the side of the road.

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Initial reports out of China claimed that the passenger of the Model 3 was fatally injured in the crash but later reports surfaced in the day suggesting that the passenger survived the crash and both the passenger and the driver were transported to a local hospital. Car News China notes that the local police force hasn’t commented on the crash.

It is unclear if the crash was solely the result of reckless driving or if there were other factors involved, such as possible issues with the car itself. We have no doubt that Tesla will investigate the crash to determine the cause.

“We are also very sad about this accident,” a Tesla China spokesperson said after the crash. “We understand everyone’s concern about this accident. At present, the cause of the accident is under investigation by the local traffic police. Fully cooperate. Please also do not believe and spread unverified information.”