Xiaomi Shares Tumble After Reports EV Crash Traps Person Inside

A fatal crash involving a Xiaomi Corp. SU7 electric sedan on Monday has renewed concerns over electronically-operated car door handles, after bystanders were unable to open the doors and rescue the driver before it burst into flames.

The accident, which happened in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, was suspected to have been caused by drunk driving and killed the motorist, police said in a statement.