Toddler Rescued from Dead Tesla Amid Heatwave, Sparking Safety Concerns

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A 20-month-old girl in Arizona was trapped in a Tesla Model Y after its battery died without warning, requiring firefighters to break the car's window to rescue her. The incident has raised concerns about Tesla's safety features and the adequacy of emergency response training for electric vehicles. Experts argue over whether the responsibility lies with Tesla for not having proper emergency safeguards or with firefighters for not being familiar with the car's emergency procedures.
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