Thalys Automobile issued a statement this afternoon regarding a recent accident involving the Wenjie M9. The original text is as follows: At around 15:54 on October 9, 2024, a Wenjie M9 collided with a large truck in the opposite lane in Wuhan. We are deeply saddened by the casualties in the accident. After data analysis,The vehicle had exited smart driving before the accident, and the vehicle's braking, steering and acceleration functions were normal.
We are actively cooperating with the local traffic police department in investigating the accident and providing all possible support to the car owner and his family.
According to reports, a screenshot of the WeChat group chat of the "Hubei Jiangxi Chamber of Commerce Member Group" has been circulated on social media recently. The content shows:
Vice President Luo Moumou of the Chamber of Commerce was hit by a large truck yesterday afternoon while driving a Wenjie M9 smart car with his brother and sister-in-law.At present, President Luo and his sister-in-law have been safely transferred to the hospital for emergency treatment. Now they are being treated at Jiangxia District People's Hospital. President Luo's brother was not able to be rescued because he was too injured.
After President Luo woke up, he sent a message to the secretariat on WeChat to remind everyone who bought the Wenjie M9 car to pay attention to driving safety, and pay special attention to careful use of smart driving functions.
This incident attracted attention on the Internet after being reported by the media. Later, President Luo himself once again issued a clarification statement on WeChat Moments, sayingHe was too sad when the accident happened and his remarks were not objective.The deceased has rested in peace. The living should cherish it and hope not to disturb themselves and their families.