Tesla in fiery crash, Rt. 59 closed; videos surface | World News
A Tesla vehicle caught on fire after crashing into a tree in Naperville, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, on Friday. Due to the accident, route 59 north of 95th St was closed, as reported by Kris Habermehl of CBS News 2 Chicago. Emergency crews had to use a significant amount of water to extinguish the fire and cool down the damaged batteries. No information regarding injuries has been released yet, and authorities have not issued a statement on the incident. Photos and videos from the crash site showed the extensively burned car and the efforts to put out the flames. Reports also mentioned the use of a specialized nozzle by the Naperville Fire Dept that is designed for extinguishing electric vehicle batteries. Social media posts shared video footage of the incident and expressed concern for those involved, indicating that no occupants were seen leaving the burning vehicle. People online reacted to the news with inquiries and gratitude for the updates.
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