On‑Cam Video Shows Driverless MG Windsor EV Rolling Through Punjab, Smashing Fruit Cart and Tree

In a clip that’s now buzzing across social media, an MG Windsor electric car was seen inching forward down a quiet street in Punjab – and there was no one behind the wheel. The owner, who was standing outside the vehicle, suddenly broke into a run, shouting for other motorists to move away.

"Stop! Stay clear!" he yells, his voice crackling over the recording, as the car thuds into a fruit‑vendor’s cart. Apples, mangoes and a few wilted leaves scatter across the road, the cart wobbling but not stopping the vehicle.

Instead of halting, the EV keeps going, its wheels still turning, and soon smashes into a low‑lying tree. The impact finally brings the car to a stop, though the wheels keep spinning for a few seconds after the crash.

According to the man, the car “locked itself” while he was away, as if some unseen button had been pressed. He insists he never put the car into park, and claims the vehicle simply decided to move on its own.

Tech enthusiasts have been quick to weigh in. Some suggest a glitch in the auto‑park or a stray signal could have triggered the forward motion. Others point out that many EVs will roll forward if left in ‘Drive’ (the D gear) with the seatbelt buckled – a basic automatic function, not necessarily a rogue AI.

One commenter wrote, "He doesn’t understand how automatic vehicles and braking work. First learn the system before blaming the technology." Another warned, "AI‑driven cars shouldn’t be sold to folks who aren’t tech‑savvy – you need to know which options are active at any time."

While the exact cause remains unverified, the incident highlights a growing unease about how much control drivers truly have over increasingly automated vehicles. The MG Windsor EV, a popular model in northern India, suffered visible damage to both the fruit cart and the tree, and the owner says the incident left him with “considerable loss”.

For now, the video continues to circulate, prompting a lively debate: are we ready for driver‑less features, or do we need stricter safeguards before these cars hit the road?