Lynk & Co has responded to a dramatic crash in southwest China, confirming that the passenger compartment of its 10 EM-P remained structurally sound after the vehicle tumbled down a cliff with a drop of nearly 100 metres. The incident occurred on the morning of October 9 on a national road in Luzhou, Sichuan province, when the driver, unfamiliar with the route, veered off the pavement and rolled down the slope, according to Gasgoo.
Safety systems performed as designed
The automaker said the airbags deployed normally during the fall, and the vehicle's onboard emergency call system automatically triggered a voice call to the cabin. Despite multiple impacts and continuous rolling, the A, B and C pillars showed no deformation, and the doors could still be opened normally. The high-voltage battery did not exhibit any signs of thermal runaway, such as smoking, catching fire, exploding, or leaking electricity.
Lynk & Co activated its emergency response plan shortly after the accident, coordinating dealers in Chengdu and Luzhou to contact the owner, visit the hospital, and assist with admission, insurance claims, and vehicle damage assessment. Hospital checks revealed the driver sustained only minor abrasions and a localised bone fissure, and was in stable condition. The brand said it will continue to follow the owner's recovery and provide support.
Investigation ongoing
Local traffic police are investigating the exact cause of the accident, and Lynk & Co said it will cooperate with the authorities and disclose further information when available. The company emphasised that the official conclusion will follow the police's announcement.
The Lynk & Co 10 EM-P is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model, part of the brand's push into electrified vehicles under parent Geely. The crash highlights the safety performance of modern Chinese EVs and PHEVs, which increasingly feature reinforced body structures and advanced battery protection systems.
