Lynk & Co vehicle falls nearly 100 meters down cliff, passenger cabin intact
A Lynk & Co 10 EM-P vehicle fell nearly 100 meters down a cliff in Sichuan, China. The manufacturer stated the passenger cabin remained intact and the battery showed no signs of malfunction.
On the morning of October 9, a Lynk & Co 10 EM-P vehicle rolled off a national highway in Luzhou, Sichuan province, and fell nearly 100 meters to the base of a cliff. The incident occurred due to the driver being unfamiliar with the road conditions.
Lynk & Co issued a statement confirming that the vehicle's safety systems deployed as intended. The airbags activated, and the emergency rescue system automatically triggered, initiating a voice call to the driver. Despite multiple impacts and rollovers, the company reported that the passenger cabin's structure remained intact, with A, B, and C pillars undeformed and doors opening normally. The battery system also reportedly showed no signs of smoke, fire, or electrical leakage.
The driver sustained minor injuries, including abrasions and a localized fracture, and is reported to be in good spirits. The company, through local dealerships, has been providing support for hospital arrangements, insurance, and vehicle assessment.
Local traffic authorities are investigating the specific cause of the accident. Lynk & Co has stated its full cooperation with the investigation and will continue to monitor the driver's recovery.