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Tesla Crash in Canada Leaves Four Dead, Raises Safety Concerns

Electronic door failures in a Tesla Model Y are under scrutiny after a fiery crash in Toronto trapped four Indian nationals inside.

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Wreckage of Tesla Model Y involved in the Toronto fiery accident.
Elon Musk, co-founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., speaks during an unveiling event for the Tesla Model Y crossover electric vehicle in Hawthorne, California, U.S., on Friday, March 15, 2019. Musk said the cheaper electric crossover sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be available from the spring of 2021. The vehicle's price will start at $39,000, a longer-range version will cost $47,000. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg

Overview

  • Four Indian nationals, including two siblings, died in a Tesla Model Y crash in Toronto on October 24.
  • The vehicle's electronic doors reportedly failed after the crash, preventing the victims from escaping the burning car.
  • A woman in her 20s was the sole survivor, rescued by a passerby who broke a window with a metal pole.
  • The incident has sparked debate over the safety of Tesla's electronic door handles, which require power to operate.
  • Tesla's Model Y is currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for multiple safety issues.