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Toyota Corona Tragedy
- The 1973 Toyota Corona's fuel tank ruptured in a low-speed rear-end crash, trapping and killing three sisters in a fiery accident.
- Bystanders couldn't open the doors due to crushing, illustrating the car's dangerous design flaws.
Toyota Ignored Safety Data
- Toyota knew the safest place for fuel tanks was behind the rear seat, not under the trunk floor.
- Yet, they kept the dangerous design in the Corona, ignoring evidence and continuing production.
Pinto Crash Leaves Lasting Scars
- Sandra Gillespie and Robbie Carlton suffered terrible injuries in a 1972 Pinto crash caused by a ruptured fuel tank and fire.
- Both survived but with traumatic consequences, highlighting Pinto's dangerous fuel system.