An Autonomous Car Blocked a Fire Truck Responding to an Emergency
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The incident in San Francisco cost first responders valuable time, and underscores the challenges Cruise and other companies face in launching driverless taxis.
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Incident 389: Cruise Autonomous Car Blocked Fire Truck Responding to Emergency