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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Trapped by Tech: Xiaomi's $50,000 EV Power Failure Leaves Driver to Burn Alive in Fiery Crash

A horrific accident in Chengdu, China, has sparked outrage after a Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle burst into flames early Monday morning, trapping the driver inside.

The 31-year-old man, identified only by his surname Deng, was unable to escape when the car's electronic doors failed to open, and despite frantic efforts by bystanders to rescue him, he was burned alive as the fire consumed the vehicle.

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