The first recorded car accident may have occurred nearly 300 years ago
In short: While modern vehicles are a relatively recent invention, the first recorded collision involving a car might date back much further than you think, depending entirely on how you define the vehicle.
This video explores the historical origins of vehicular collisions. While we often associate car accidents with the modern era, the first recorded instance could have taken place almost 300 years ago, contingent upon one's specific definition of a car.
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