9 Oct 2026, Fri

Tesla Slams Into Firetruck As Milton Bears Down On Tampa

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As authorities braced for the potentially catastrophic arrival of Hurricane Milton near Tampa, Florida, a Tesla ran a red light and broadsided a firetruck. It was just about the last complication first responders needed with a major storm bearing down.

Pulling emergency crews away to deal with an avoidable crash at such a critical moment only added to the strain. The timing couldn’t have been worse given the chaos the coming hours would bring.

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