Car History 4U - History of Early Motor Car / Automobile Accidents

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11.1 Motor Car Accidents

France, 1771: Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot (French) crashed his three-wheeled “Fardier” steam powered wagon into a brick wall.

Considered by some to be the world's first motor car accident.

Ireland, 31 August 1869: Mary Ward became the first recorded motor car fatality.

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