Summary
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into the crash and the fire risks associated with the truck’s large battery. Firefighters not only used extensive amounts of water but also deployed aircraft to drop fire retardant in the area as a precaution. The truck was not utilizing Tesla’s automated driving systems at the time of the accident, and the driver was unharmed. Following the fire, the battery was monitored for 24 hours at an open-air facility to ensure it did not reignite. The NTSB aims to issue safety recommendations based on its findings to mitigate risks from future incidents involving electric vehicle battery fires.
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