Lamborghini Huracan splits in half after crashing into a pole
By
Tushar Kelshikar
Published on May 1, 2018
https://www.thesupercarblog.com/lamborghini-huracan-splits-in-half-after-crashing-into-a-pole/#
Lamborghini Huracan split into two pieces following high speed crash.
A black
Lamborghini Huracan crashed into a concrete light pole in Fairfax, Virginia on Friday night. The force of the impact caused the engine to sever from the rest of the chassis. A small fire was also reported which soon put off by the local fire department. According to a media report, the driver suffered minor injuries.
Looking at the images, it appears that the Huracan could be travelling at high speed. While it may look disturbing to some, i
n most mid-engined supercars, the engine is designed to split off in the event of a crash, which also helps dissipate energy. A setup like this reduces the risk of fire and can be a life saver. As for the car, it’s destined for the scrap heap.
In August 2016, a similar incident was reported in Chicago, where a black Huracan Spyder was split in half following a crash.