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Tesla Model 3 crashes into tow truck on Autopilot in Moscow

A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a stationary tow truck on a highway near Moscow while reportedly on Autopilot. The driver, Alexey Tretyakov, and his two children were injured and taken to hospital. The vehicle caught fire and exploded. Police believe the Autopilot system failed to recognize the tow truck. The driver confirmed he was using Autopilot at the time.

Date it happened
2019-08-09
Organisation involved
Tesla
Product, system or model
Autopilot
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