Tesla crashes into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, killing passenger

Name: Tesla crashes into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, killing passenger
Uploaded: 9/9/2026 10:44:43 EDT
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Description: A Tesla crashed into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, killing the vehicle's passenger and sending the driver to the hospital, according to police.

A Tesla crashed into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, killing the vehicle's passenger and sending the driver to the hospital, according to police.

September 9, 2026

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Tesla crashes into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan, killing passenger

A Tesla crashed into scaffolding in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, killing the vehicle's passenger and sending the driver to the hospital, according to police.

September 9, 2026

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