This Explosion Was Not Caused by the Collision of Two Electric Vehicles

Recently, social media users circulated a video purporting to feature an explosion resulting from the collision of two electric vehicles triggered by the ignition of a lithium battery.

A cautionary tweet from a user regarding electric vehicles stated, “An incredible video, showing what can happen when two EVs collide. Note that both sides of the freeway have been shut down and there are no fire apparatus present because, once a lithium battery ignites, it cannot be easily extinguished and the fumes are toxic.”