In a shocking incident, a Tesla Cybertruck collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla, resulting in severe damage to the latter's front end. The incident took place in Palo Alto, California, marking the first major collision involving Tesla's recently launched stainless steel Cybertruck.

According to a Reddit post accompanied by disturbing photos of the accident, the front end of the Toyota Corolla was completely destroyed, with the sedan's side airbags deployed. The vehicle was seen resting on the side of the road, with its hood popped open and a dangling headlight.

Thankfully, the 17-year-old driver of the Toyota Corolla emerged from the crash unharmed, providing relief amidst the wreckage. However, the same cannot be said for the Cybertruck, which appeared largely unscathed despite straddling the yellow line on the two-lane road.

The California Highway Patrol revealed that the collision involved three individuals in their 30s who were travelling inside the Cybertruck. The accident report clarified that the Tesla vehicle was not in self-driving mode at the time of the incident.

Authorities responded to the two-vehicle crash at approximately 2:05 p.m. local time on Thursday. According to the accident report, the Toyota Corolla, driven by a 17-year-old, made a right turn and collided with a dirt embankment on the right shoulder of the road. It then re-entered the roadway, crossed over the double yellow lines, and crashed into the northbound Tesla Cybertruck on SR-35.

Fortunately, the only reported injury was a "suspected minor injury" to the driver of the Cybertruck, who declined medical transportation.

The incident has raised concerns among safety experts regarding the potential damage caused by the Cybertruck's steel structure and sharp design. Since the truck's launch event on November 30, which was livestreamed from Tesla's factory in Austin, Texas, safety concerns have been voiced about the truck's cold-rolled, stainless-steel body panels and their impact-absorbing capabilities during accidents.

Earlier this month, six professors and officials who viewed crash test videos conducted by Tesla expressed concerns that the Cybertruck's rigid exoskeleton could pose risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles on the road.

As investigations into the collision continue, authorities and safety experts will closely examine the circumstances and dynamics of the crash to determine any potential flaws or risks associated with the Tesla Cybertruck's design and construction.