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Mystery Meteorite Strike: Vet's Tesla Damaged on Highway

10/31/2025

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On October 19, 2025, Dr. Andrew Melville-Smith, a South Australian veterinarian, reported a possible meteorite strike on his Tesla Model Y windshield on a remote highway.
The impact caused an explosion, showering glass fragments and filling the cabin with smoke.
Experts from the South Australian Museum are examining damage, noting a crater-like dent and melted glass.
Some scientists express skepticism about the meteorite origin.
The museum remains open to possibilities.

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Story summary

On October 19, 2025, Dr. Andrew Melville-Smith, a South Australian veterinarian, reported a possible meteorite strike on his Tesla Model Y windshield on a remote highway.
The impact caused an explosion, showering glass fragments and filling the cabin with smoke.
Experts from the South Australian Museum are examining damage, noting a crater-like dent and melted glass.
Some scientists express skepticism about the meteorite origin.
The museum remains open to possibilities.