On the night of March 29, an accident occurred on the De Shang Expressway between Chongyang and Qimen in Tongling, Anhui province, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The vehicle involved was a Xiaomi SU7. Images from the accident scene show that the vehicle's exterior was completely burned, with severe damage to the front end.
Xiaomi released a summary of the accident information today (April 1).
In response to the incident, on April 1, team 3 of highway in Tongling City, Anhui Province, stated that a special investigation team has been deployed.
Xiaomi issued a summary of the accident on April 1. A customer service representative for Xiaomi automobiles commented, "The company has set up a dedicated task force that has rushed to the scene. We will fully cooperate with the police and the families to conduct a detailed investigation of the accident and assist the families with subsequent matters. We will publish updates based on the actual investigation findings through official channels."
Following the incident, a netizen claiming to be a relative of one of the passengers stated, "On the night of March 29, the vehicle crashed into the guardrail, causing the doors to lock. The battery exploded, and the three people inside were burned alive."
In response to concerns raised by netizens about the doors being inoperable after power loss, Xiaomi automotive staff explained that each of the four door panels is equipped with emergency pull handles located in the storage compartment. These emergency handles are mechanical locks, allowing the doors to be opened even if the battery is damaged. In emergencies, the emergency pull handles can be used to open the doors.
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