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In a scene that seems straight out of a nightmare, car enthusiastsa van in Anzy-le-Duc, France, managed to drive backwards for more than a kilometer Porsche 911claiming that the sports car was not visible in the van’s mirrors. The incident, captured in a series of shocking photos and shared on the popular social media page Supercar failureshas sparked a heated debate online, with some claiming it was Porsche’s fault.
The photos show the bus sitting precariously on top of the Porsche, its rear wheels nearly touching the car’s windshield. The damage to the Porsche is extensive, with the hood and front of the luxury vehicle crushed under the weight of the bus.
The driver of the van reportedly claimed that they did not see the Porsche in their mirrors as they reversed out. This has led to speculation that the low profile of the Porsche 911 may have contributed to the driver of the van being unable to see it, despite the supercar’s commanding presence on the road.
However, not everyone is convinced that the bus driver is entirely to blame. In the comments section of the Supercar failures post, some users claim that the Porsche driver followed the van too closely or drove next to it after the van had already backed up. Others believe that the van driver should have been more careful, especially when driving a large vehicle near other cars.
The debate highlights the challenges of navigating tight spaces, especially with vehicles that have limited rear visibility. It also underscores the importance of caution and being aware of your surroundings, regardless of the type of vehicle you are driving.
The Internet is still divided over who is really at fault, but one thing is for sure: the owner of the Porsche 911 is likely to be faced with a hefty repair bill, and this incident will serve as a warning to motorists everywhere.
