Concerns grow over Tesla emergency latches after fatal crashes in Toronto and Wisconsin

Concerns are rising about the safety of Tesla vehicles after two recent crashes resulted in fatalities. In Toronto, four people died in a crash where first responders struggled to open the locked vehicle due to a lack of battery power. A similar incident in Wisconsin killed five people when a Tesla crashed and caught fire. Experts highlight that electric vehicles have manual emergency latches to open doors, but many owners may not be aware of them or unable to access them in emergencies. Previous cases, including a lawsuit from a Florida family, have raised questions about Tesla's door mechanisms. Despite these incidents, some safety experts maintain that electric vehicles are generally safer than traditional gas-powered cars.