Ten brand-new Mercedes-Benz E300L’s burned to Ashes in China

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Sad news… There was a horrible accident on a highway in Hunan Province on February 9. A huge transport truck loaded with 12 brand-new Mercedes-Benz E300L’s went up in flames, the fire destroyed 10 of the Benzes, total loss is estimated at 5 million yuan. Fortunately the driver and co-driver weren’t hurt.

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Mercedes-Benz E300L fire China

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Highway police investigated the incident and concluded the fire started in the tires which where probably overheated. Chinese truck drivers usually don’t take any brake except for fuel and a quick pee. They just ride on for 24 hours or more without even thinking about it. This truck was on its way from Beijing via Shanghai to Kunming, a distance of over 3500 km by road.

Mercedes-Benz E300L fire China

Two cars up front seem all right. Truck’s cabin didn’t catch any fire. Truck is made by First Auto Works (FAW). The Mercedes-China-only Benz E300L is based on the standard E-series and stretched by some 15 centimeters in the middle for more space in the back. The E300L is made in China by the Beijing-Benz joint venture.

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Mercedes-Benz E300L fire China

Via: Autohome.

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