A shocking incident in Chengdu, China, has raised serious concerns about the safety of modern electric vehicles after a 31-year-old driver lost his life when his Xiaomi SU7 caught fire following a severe crash.

According to reports, the driver lost control of the car, which veered off its lane and hit the central divider filled with bushes. The vehicle came to a stop on the opposite side of the road, bursting into flames within seconds.

Videos circulating online show bystanders desperately trying to save the trapped driver — some hitting the window with their hands, others kicking the glass in hopes of opening the door. However, the fire spread rapidly, forcing them to retreat before emergency services could arrive.

What sparked the most outrage was the reported failure of the car’s electronic door handles, which are designed to automatically unlock in the event of a crash or airbag deployment. Unfortunately, the system allegedly did not activate, preventing access from the outside and trapping the driver inside.

This incident has reignited debate over the reliability of digital safety systems in electric vehicles, highlighting the need for manual emergency override options in case of technological failure.