A Tesla crashed into a utility pole in southwestern Miami-Dade, causing a fire that kept firefighters busy for several hours.
The incident occurred in the 8700 block of 94th Street, around 2 a.m. on Sunday. Videos published by local media showed flames and sparks spreading from the pole to the vegetation.
Residents in the area reported in statements to Telemundo 51 that they heard a loud explosion followed by a power outage.
Although the front part of the Tesla was destroyed, the driver was not at the scene when authorities arrived.
The firefighters managed to extinguish the fire using pressurized water, but the crash left several homes without electricity until the following morning.
The Tesla was removed, and the police are continuing to investigate the accident and the whereabouts of the driver. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
As of the closure of this note, there are no other details about what happened.
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