Horrifying moment driver run over by her own car while checking battery — and miraculously survives unscathed
A woman in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, was run over by her own car while checking the battery. The vehicle unexpectedly lurched forward, passing over her chest and head, but she miraculously survived without serious injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine if it was caused by mechanical failure or human error.
- ▪The incident occurred when the woman was attempting to connect her car's battery cables.
- ▪Witnesses reported that the car was left without the parking brake on, causing it to move unexpectedly.
- ▪Local media confirmed that the victim survived with no fractures or serious injuries.
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World News Horrifying moment driver run over by her own car while checking battery — and miraculously survives unscathed By Anthony Blair Published May 21, 2026, 1:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Shocking security footage shows the moment a woman was knocked down and crushed by her own car while she checked the battery under the hood. The woman was standing in front of her black Renault Clio with the hood raised when the vehicle abruptly jolted forward during the terrifying incident Tuesday in the southern Argentinian city of Comodoro Rivadavia, NewsX reported. In the video, obtained from security cameras, the wheel passes directly over the woman’s chest and head before the car continues rolling down the road.
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