A horrific car accident in France reportedly claimed the lives of four individuals after their Tesla vehicle reportedly lost control, collided with a road sign, and burst into flames. The incident occurred late Saturday night near the city of Niort, police confirmed on Monday.


How Did The Tesla Crash Take Place?


As reported by the Associated Press, Lt. Eric Hoarau, a spokesman for the local police, stated that although the investigation is still in its early stages, evidence at the scene points to the vehicle leaving the road. All indications suggest the vehicle veered off the roadway.


Hoarau said, referencing marks on the ground and a severed road sign as part of the evidence. He added that no witnesses were present at the time of the crash, which makes it more challenging to determine the precise sequence of events.


Tragically, the driver and three passengers were so severely burned that they were unidentifiable. The victims were burned beyond recognition, Hoarau explained, emphasising the violent nature of the crash and the fire that followed.


Authorities are working to identify the victims through other means, and the investigation is ongoing.


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Did Tesla Respond Yet?


Tesla, the Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle manufacturer, has yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the accident, as reported by the Associated Press.


Not The First Major Crash For Tesla


This is not the first time Tesla vehicles have been involved in deadly accidents. In 2022, a similar incident occurred in China, where two people died and three others were injured when a Tesla vehicle reportedly lost control. That crash, which took place in the Guangdong province, involved a Model Y, Tesla’s compact electric SUV, and led to widespread concern in China, one of Tesla’s largest markets.






Following the Chinese crash, Tesla faced intense scrutiny, though the company warned against jumping to conclusions before the investigation was complete. At the time, Tesla stated that it would cooperate fully with the Chinese authorities in determining whether mechanical failure or driver error was responsible.


As investigations continue into the latest tragedy in France, attention once again turns to Tesla's safety features and the potential risks associated with electric vehicles, especially in high-speed collisions.


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