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Toyota Prius Hybrid Car Accident @ Kamburupitiya

anju.r

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    We ran over a child's mattress yesterday, July 2, 2010, which had been dropped on the road. We were in heavy 65mph traffic and could not swerve. The springs snagged the undercarriage of our Prius. We immediately pulled over, but the fire was leaping up around us as we exited. I assume the catalytic converter or sparks from the springs started the fire. People stopped to help, some even had fire extinguishers, but things happened too fast. Traffic backed up for miles.

    When the fire department got there it was too late. The front engine compartment seemed to be unscathed but everything else was a wreck. My wife and I were safe. I took the pictures. What surprised me when I Googled "car mattress fire" was how common this type of accident seems to be. I'm glad we're safe, but I'm very, very down. I looked at a 2010 Prius today and don't like it as well.

    [Edit, July 5, 2010: While I mentioned I was surprised to find other similar accidents with Google, I did not anticipate how quickly, if at all, this thread might be indexed. Way to go, Bing. You had it in little more than a day. I do not wish to add to Toyota's problems and I'm afraid some might see these somewhat dramatic pictures and find they reflect negatively on the Prius. Let me state without equivocation: The Prius I lost was the finest car I ever owned. I had hoped to keep it for many years. I have no reason to believe the fire was the result of anything other than human carelessness. Once the tires start burning, any car is likely to be lost. So farewell, my friend. You were the best.]


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