Out-of-control Tesla hurtles through junction in Hong Kong, narrowly missing three pedestrians before slamming into two parked vans

Incident occurs at junction of Minden Avenue and Blenheim Avenue in busy Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district at around lunchtime

Driver tells police that he lost control of vehicle because of a brake problem

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The Tesla crashed into two van parked on Blenheim Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jerry Shiu/Facebook

Published: 6:44pm, 22 Jul 2020Updated: 11:51pm, 22 Jul 2020

Three pedestrians and a delivery driver had a narrow escape when an out-of-control Tesla electric car went hurtling through a junction in Hong Kong before crashing into two parked vehicles on Wednesday.

The incident happened at the junction of Minden Avenue and Blenheim Avenue in the busy Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district at 12.41pm, according to police.

An online video shows the grey Tesla travelling at high speed through the junction before slamming into two delivery vans parked on Blenheim Avenue. The Tesla Model S almost hits three passers-by as they cross Blenheim Avenue nearby.

A screen grab of online footage catches the moment the Tesla crashes into the vans. Photo: Handout

“The driver of the car claims that because of a brake problem, he lost control of his vehicle and rammed into the other two vehicles,” a police spokesman said.

The 39-year-old Tesla driver complained of pain in his waist area. The front of his car was badly damaged.