by Michael Gauthier
- A BMW iX3 prototype was involved in a serious head-on collision in Hungary.
- Local reports allege the EV was speeding before colliding with the passenger bus.
- Eight passengers, including a child, were hospitalized with injuries from the accident.
A BMW iX3 prototype has been involved in a serious crash with a bus in Hungary. Local reports suggest multiple people were injured and several passengers were thrown from the bus.
The bus’ operator, MÁV-csoport, said the vehicle was traveling to Gyöngyös when the iX3 “drifted into the lane” of the bus and “crashed into it head-on.” Seven passengers on the bus – including a child – were injured as was the bus driver.
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Photos from the scene show the devastation as the bus’ front end was smashed, while several windows were broken. The front side section was also ripped off and mangled.
MÁV-csoport said the driver “did his best to avoid the collision,” but “didn’t have a chance against the oncoming car.” The company also noted the bus was “totally damaged and a considerable amount of fuel flowed onto the road.”
The incident reportedly occurred near Mátrafüred and Gyöngyös Ma claimed the electric crossover was driving too fast. That remains to be seen, but the prototype appears to have been totaled as the entire front end was obliterated.
In the few pictures taken before the crossover was covered, we can see the front wheel was ‘ripped’ off, while the bumper and front fender were apparently destroyed. The hood was also popped open, while the airbags deployed.
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While a number of questions remain, the iX3 will become the first member of the Neue Klasse family and will debut at the Munich Motor Show next month. It will be built in Debrecen, Hungry which is roughly two hours away from the accident site.
