A Tesla Inc Model S involved in a May 8 fatal high-speed crash in Florida reignited twice after firefighters extinguished a fire in the electric vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a preliminary report on Tuesday. The report said the vehicle was traveling 116 miles (187 km) per hour seconds before it crashed into a metal light pole. The Fort Lauderdale Fire Department found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames and extinguished the vehicle fire using 200300 gallons (around 750-1,100 liters) of water and foam, the NTSB said. The report said during removal of the car from the scene, the battery reignited and was quickly extinguished.
Battery In Florida Tesla Crash Reignited Twice: NTSB Report
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