The Cruise self-driving car struck a fire truck around 10 PM and forced one passenger to be transported in an ambulance to local medical facilities.
The incident occurred on Thursday around 10 PM in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, at the intersection of Polk and Turk Streets, Cruise, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. One person was transported via ambulance with what the company believed were"non-severe injuries."
"One of our cars entered the intersection on a green light and was struck by an emergency vehicle that appeared to be en route to an emergency scene," Cruise posted to X. A videoFeeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe San Francisco Police Department was not immediately available for comment on the matter.
"Our primary concern is the rider and their welfare, and we have reached out to offer support. We are also deeply mindful of the well-being of the first responders and any individuals affected by this incident," Cruise said in an X post. California's Public Utility Commission voted 3 to 1 last week to approve the rollout of driverless, fare-collecting vehicles in San Francisco. Self-driving cars from Cruise andMoney Report
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