Four people were killed in a fire after a Tesla Model Y lost control and hit a pillar in Toronto last month. The four people were reportedly unable to open the doors of the car after it caught fire and a fifth passenger only survived the crash after onlookers smashed a window and dragged them from the wreckage.

Although most Tesla models include manual release levers, these emergency releases have faced criticism for their design and location, which may be unfamiliar to passengers or difficult to access during emergencies. The Model Y, specifically, does not ...

The only survivor of the October 24 fire was a woman in her 20s who was able to get to safety after a quick thinking passer-by smashed a window of the burning Model Y car to free her