A remotely operated car has crashed into a police van in Islamabad, Pakistan, after an apparent internet connection failure caused the vehicle to lose control.
The incident occurred at D-Chowk, where journalist Muhammad Aalijah was testing and documenting a technology-based automated-driving system developed by Pakistani technology enthusiast Ehsan Zafar of Abbottabad.
A video shared online shows Aalijah sitting in the front passenger seat of the vehicle as it moves forward under remote control. The car’s steering suddenly appears to malfunction, sending it towards a police van parked nearby.
Aalijah could be seen attempting to stop the vehicle by pulling the handbrake, but his effort was unsuccessful as the car eventually struck the police vehicle.
Speaking to Dawn, Aalijah said the incident resulted from a technical problem triggered by an interruption in the internet connection.
