Four Indians Lose Their Lives in Fiery Single-Car
Crash in Downtown Toronto

Los Angeles/Oct 28, 2024
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A single-car accident on Lake Shore Boulevard East near Cherry Street in Toronto claimed the lives of four Indians. Police report that a Tesla carrying three men and two women crashed at approximately 12:10 a.m. after the driver lost control, hitting a guardrail and crashing into a concrete pillar, which ignited a fierce blaze. Four adults inside were pronounced dead at the scene, while a fifth, a 25-year-old woman, was rescued by a passing Canada Post driver.

Passerby Heroically Rescues Survivor

Rick Harper, 73, was en route to his overnight shift when he witnessed the crash scene. Seeing the burning vehicle, Harper and other bystanders tried to assist, using a fire extinguisher and breaking a back window with a metal bar to pull the young woman to safety. Harper, who later learned of the fatalities, described her as visibly traumatized but unharmed.

Electric Vehicle Fire Challenges First Responders

Fire officials and police are investigating the causes of the crash and fire, with initial concerns that the Tesla’s battery cells exacerbated the fire’s intensity. Toronto Fire is adapting protocols to address such situations, as fires in electric vehicles like Tesla often require extensive water to control.

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