Driverless Autonomous Taxi Falls Into a Ditch in China, Killing Passenger

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An autonomous vehicle operated by Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxi service fell into a construction site in Chongqing, China, on Wednesday. A female customer was riding in the car. She escaped unharmed, local media reported, Reuters reported.

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A Baidu-Robotaxi has fallen into a construction site pit in Chongqing. The passenger has remained unharmed, but the incident raises questions. (Autonomous driving, car)

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A woman was rescued unharmed after the driverless robotaxi she was riding in fell into a deep construction pit in the city of Chongqing, China. Robotaxi plunges to the bottom, passenger included. According to local media, the white autonomous vehicle bearing Baidu's "Apollo" logo ended up in what appeared to be a construction trench, despite the site having barriers and warning signs. Videos circulating on social media since August 8, 2025, have…

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A robotaxi from Baidu, the autonomous service Apollo Go, starred in an unexpected incident in Chongqing, southwestern China city. While transporting a passenger, the vehicle fell into a deep ditch in a construction site, generating concern and attention on social networks. Was the passenger on board Apollo Go injured? The woman on board left unharmed and was helped by local neighbors, who provided her with a ladder so that she could leave the we…