Always assume a damaged vehicle's High Voltage (HV) system is charged and energized! Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Failure to wear PPE can result electric shock, burns and/or exposure to toxic materials which will lead to death or serious injury.
Damage to a high voltage battery may result in immediate or delayed release of toxic/flammable gasses and/or fire.
Exposed HV components, wires, and batteries present high voltage shock hazards.
Venting of vapors/gasses from HV batteries may be toxic and/or flammable.
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