A traffic accident occurred on 19/8 in Xicheng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. A fully loaded tanker truck experienced brake failure while descending a hill, causing it to lose control, cross into oncoming traffic, and collide with several other vehicles.
A teal Xiaomi YU7 electric vehicle in the oncoming lane was hit head-on by the tanker and subsequently spun 180 degrees, sustaining significant damage. When rescue services arrived, the driver of the Xiaomi was filming the scene, which showed debris scattered across the road from the impacted vehicles. Several people were injured.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the tanker truck's braking system malfunctioned. Xicheng City traffic police reported that the accident site is located on a long downhill section of road, where heavy vehicles are prone to brake failure if not properly maintained.
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The Xiaomi YU7 electric vehicle suffered extensive damage after the head-on collision with the tanker truck. Photo: FanXiao7 |
The Xiaomi owner's video sparked widespread online discussion. Industry experts pointed out that despite the severity of the accident, it served as a prime example of the safety performance of new energy vehicles under extreme operating conditions. "When a family sedan collides head-on with a multi-ton tanker truck, the fact that the occupants can escape on their own is a testament to advancements in automotive safety," they commented.
On 20/8, a Red Star News reporter contacted Mr. Li, the driver of the Xiaomi YU7. The 50-year-old has over 2 decades of driving experience and runs a stainless steel processing business in Anhui. "I waited months to purchase this car and just received it on 16/8. I was planning a road trip to Inner Mongolia with my wife when the accident happened in Xicheng," he explained. His wife suffered three broken fingers, but her other injuries were minor.
"I didn't expect to receive so much attention," Mr. Li stated. "My intention wasn't to comment on the safety of any particular car brand, but rather to document my own experience of escaping this disaster."
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