VIDEO: car turns on by itself and destroys wall of ice cream shop in Rondonópolis
A car inadvertently turned on and crashed into the wall of an ice cream shop in Rondonópolis due to a short circuit, causing approximately R$ 6,000 in damages.
In Rondonópolis, Brazil, a strange incident occurred when a car unexpectedly turned on and crashed into the wall of a local ice cream shop, drawing significant attention on social media following a video posted by the shop owner, Ellen Caroline Marinho Mendes. The incident took place last Friday and was attributed to a short circuit in the car's starting system that activated the motor automatically while the vehicle was parked inside a mechanic's shop.
Despite appearing as if a 'ghost driver' was responsible, it was explained that the car had been left in gear, allowing it to roll out of the mechanic's parking area onto the street uncontrollably. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident, providing some relief amidst the chaos and damage to the business. The damages are assessed to be around R$ 6,000.
Following the crash, the owner of the mechanic shop took responsibility for the incident and offered to cover the repair costs incurred by Mendes. Despite this agreement, the business owner is still dealing with the aftermath and seeking resolution, highlighting the unexpected challenges small business owners face during bizarre incidents in their operations.