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Autonomous Car Loses Connection, Hits Police Vehicle During Test

During a test in Islamabad, Pakistan, an autonomous car lost its internet and satellite connection, causing it to hit a parked police vehicle. The journalist in the passenger seat attempted to engage the handbrake but was unable to avoid the collision. The incident highlighted the risks of testing experimental technology on public roads.

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2026-08-31
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