Tesla Semi catches fire on I-880 with no crash, closes freeway for 10 hours
A Tesla Semi spontaneously caught fire on Interstate 880 in Hayward, California, with no collision involved. The lithium-ion battery fire lasted long enough to close the southbound freeway for approximately 10 hours. The driver escaped unharmed. The event raises questions about battery safety and reliability that Tesla and its Semi customers will need to address.
Key points
- Tesla Semi caught fire without a crash on California freeway
- Lithium-ion battery fire closed I-880 for ~10 hours
- Driver exited safely; raises battery safety concerns
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