Crime & Safety
Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Set On Fire In Chinatown
A crowd of up to 15 people broke the car's windows and set it on fire, according to Waymo and police.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A Waymo autonomous vehicle was set on fire Saturday night after it was vandalized by a group of people in Chinatown, San Francisco firefighters said.
The vehicle was traveling on Jackson Street, between Stockton and Grant, about 9:25 p.m. when it was surrounded by about 10 to 15 people, Lt. Mariano Elias said.
The "crowd surrounded and vandalized the vehicle, breaking the window and throwing a firework inside, which set the vehicle on fire," said Sandy Karp, a Waymo spokesperson.
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The car was not transporting any passengers and no injuries were reported, Karp said.
"We are working closely with local safety officials to respond to the situation," Karp said.
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