Hello robotaxi collides with two pedestrians in Zhuzhou
A Level 4 autonomous vehicle operated by Hello Autonomous Driving collided with two pedestrians in Zhuzhou, China on December 6, 2025, leaving both injured and hospitalized. One person was trapped beneath the vehicle during the incident.
What happened
A self-driving taxi operated by Hello Autonomous Driving collided with two pedestrians in Zhuzhou, central China on December 6, 2025. According to witness accounts and videos shared on Weibo, the autonomous vehicle struck the pedestrians as it was traveling southbound shortly after passing a pedestrian crosswalk.
One victim was trapped beneath the vehicle while another was injured nearby. Footage shows the trapped victim wearing a helmet and bleeding from the face as bystanders attempted to lift the vehicle to free them.
Reported impact
Both victims, a man and a woman, were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. One victim was reported to be in intensive care.
Classification
Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.