A boy has crashed a brand new Mercedes into a wall at a major auto show.
The child managed to start the luxury Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) and put it into reverse on the exhibition stand.
Two youngsters were inside the vehicle as it rolled backwards and hit the structure, leaving staff looking stunned.
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The drama unfolded at the Mercedes-Benz stand during the Mondial de l’Auto in Paris, France, on Saturday.
The young lad climbed into the driver’s seat of the electric Mercedes VLE with his pal and appeared to activate the controls.
The MPV unexpectedly moved backwards and struck the wall.
Display models are usually configured so that systems work, but the cars cannot be driven.
Mercedes-Benz France said it is carrying out an investigation into how the vehicle was able to start.
“For now we have no certainty, and we are continuing our internal investigations,” a spokesperson said.
The company confirmed the vehicle was slightly damaged and has been removed for repairs, as reported by Need To Know.
The stand structure was also damaged and has since been rearranged.
Officials stressed that no visitors were hurt during the episode.
By the final day of the show on Sunday, the VLE was no longer on display.
How the child was able to select reverse and move the MPV remains under review.
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