Waymo Car Blocks Fire Response in Dallas

A massive apartment explosion in Dallas sent emergency crews rushing to a five-alarm fire, claiming three lives and injuring five — but a twist unfolded when a Waymo self-driving car blocked the road. Deputy Jonathan Banda raced to clear the path, coordinating with Waymo’s remote team to unlock the vehicle and manually move it aside, letting fire engines through. Waymo praised the officer’s quick action, noting the car was mid-turn and the street stayed clear during the interaction. The blast, caused by a reported gas leak, sent debris flying and drew over 100 firefighters — a harrowing scene where human intervention saved the day. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a13a39488d2491dd