Three killed and one injured in Tesla Cybertruck crash in California

nbcnews.com November 28, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC

Three people died and one was seriously injured in a Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont, California, early Wednesday. The vehicle was on fire when first responders arrived, and firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly after. Police received a notification about the crash at 3:08 a.m. and a 911 call followed two minutes later. The victims, all home from college for the holidays, have not been identified. An investigation is ongoing, with speed suspected as a factor. Officials noted that the fire likely did not stem from the Cybertruck's lithium battery. The city plans to hold its Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, honoring the victims with a moment of silence.


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