Watch: This Tesla Model 3 EV crashes into the convention center at 112 km/h

A Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle crashed into a convention center in Ohio at 112 km/h. No one was injured.

A video has surfaced on the internet showing a Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle nearly flying and crashing into a convention center in Columbus, Ohio. Reportedly, the incident took place on May 4 and it refers to the Tesla electric vehicle flying on the SR-315 road when the collision occurred. The EV driver’s failure to brake in time resulted in a serious accident. The reports also mentioned that there were no serious injuries or deaths.
The driver of the Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle was driving at 112 km/h on the Neil Avenue exit when the crash occurred. The electric car ran through red lights on Vine Street and North High Street before the user lost control. Reports say that several eyewitnesses to the crash told officials that the EV driver sped through a yellow light and that he did not slow down before the vehicle plowed into the convention center. .
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No serious injuries were reported, however, the Tesla EV driver suffered minor injuries. Officials said the individual was in stable condition. Police have not yet announced whether the Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle was in Autopilot mode at the time of the crash.
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It is reported that an amount of about 250,000 USD and 350,000 USD will be needed to repair the damage caused to the center after the accident. During the time of the incident, various events were held at the convention center, including a girls volleyball championship for girls.
Date of first publication: May 13, 2022, 02:14 PM IST