Mar 21 • 16:53 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Iltalehti

Terrifying Tesla video spreads on social media

A video of a Tesla Cybertruck crashing into a concrete bridge railing while on Full Self-Driving mode has gone viral on social media, highlighting ongoing safety concerns surrounding Tesla electric vehicles.

A disturbing video capturing a Tesla Cybertruck colliding with a concrete bridge railing has surfaced on social media, reigniting discussions around vehicle safety in relation to Tesla's autonomous driving features. The incident took place last August in Houston, Texas, where the Cybertruck, while operating under the Full Self-Driving (FSD) assistance system, failed to execute a proper turn at an overpass junction, leading to the crash. According to reports, the Cybertruck was supposed to turn right but instead accelerated into an oncoming lane, striking traffic cones before crashing into the bridge barrier.

Despite the crash resulting in significant vehicle damage, there appears to be no details about injuries to the occupants. However, the incident has prompted a million-dollar lawsuit from a victim who may have been impacted by the incident. This is part of an ongoing string of accidents involving Tesla vehicles that raises alarms about the reliability and safety of the company's self-driving technology, which has faced increasing scrutiny and criticism from safety advocates and regulators.

The viral spread of this video further complicates Tesla's image as it aims to promote its Full Self-Driving features as safe and reliable. As Tesla pushes forward in developing its autonomous driving systems, incidents like this underscore the challenges and risks associated with integrating such technology into everyday driving. The company may face larger regulatory and public relations challenges as more such incidents gain traction in the media.

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