Tesla explodes in flames after crash in Australia with two in it
Tesla bursts into flames after crash in Australia with two in it – with firefighters racing to put it out
A Tesla has caught fire after crashing with a non-electric vehicle at an intersection in Logan, south of Brisbane.
At the time of the collision, two motorists were inside, who were able to get out of the accident on their own.
They were checked over by paramedics, who quickly arrived and appeared to be unharmed.
The crash caused a huge sea of flames after an explosion and roads in the area were temporarily closed.
Electric vehicles are a growing problem for firefighters with increasing numbers on Australian roads and other inherent problems.
A Tesla (pictured) engulfed in flames after crashing with a non-electric vehicle at an intersection in Logan, south of Brisbane
At the time of the collision, two motorists were inside, who were able to get out of the accident on their own
Last February, an electric vehicle charger shut down an entire utility pole after it went up in flames in the heat.
A red Tesla Model Y was plugged into an EV charging station in Woodend, Victoria, 70km northwest of Melbourne, when smoke billowed from the electrical box connected to the charger.
The Tesla appeared undamaged when pieces from a burning toolbox fell onto the base of the gum tree next to the pole.
Some online commentators blamed Elon Musk’s car company, saying the car overloaded power lines.
Last February, an electric vehicle charger shut down an entire utility pole (pictured) after it burst into flames in the heat
In January this year, a Tesla Model S caught fire on a highway in Sacramento, California in the US. forcing rescuers to use 22,000 gallons of water to extinguish it.
According to the emergency services, there was previously nothing wrong with the car and the driver was not injured.
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Firefighters used 22,000 gallons of water to extinguish a Tesla Model S that caught fire as the driver drove on a California highway