A Tesla Model X caught fire after a horrific three-car crash that results in the X hitting a barrier before coming to a stop.

Lead Image Source: Ian Cull On Twitter

Image Source: Dean C Smith - Twitter (embedded below)

***UPDATE MARCH 27 - NTSB opens investigation. See embedded Tweet below:

2 NTSB investigators conducting Field Investigation for fatal March 23, 2018, crash of a Tesla near Mountain View, CA. Unclear if automated control system was active at time of crash. Issues examined include: post-crash fire, steps to make vehicle safe for removal from scene. — NTSB_Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) March 27, 2018

The crash occurred on the southbound section of Highway 101 in Mountain View, California.

NEW VIDEO: The moments after a #Tesla crashed today on 101 in Mountain View. Flare-ups seen at :14. Witness says he shot this right after he and two other men pulled the driver from the burning car. The victim later died at the hospital. Story at 11 on @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/rtJLHVPluz — Ian Cull (@NBCian) March 24, 2018

Update: Sadly, reports now confirm that the driver has passed away.

Below are some pictures of the scene and the wreckage (Hat tip to AnonyMouse!):

Here is the scene on Highway 101S in #MountainView where a #Tesla caught on fire pic.twitter.com/ksnidlFgsw — Dean C. Smith (@DeanCSmith) March 23, 2018

Fiery crash involving #Tesla has been cleared from HWY 101S in #MountainView ? Towtruck with Tesla has @CHP_RedwoodCity and @MtnViewFire escort to tow yard, just in case... pic.twitter.com/sLiBCWIyKX — Dean C. Smith (@DeanCSmith) March 23, 2018

Small explosions within the body of the #Tesla just now as technicians remove damaged batteries ??? pic.twitter.com/EI1vZTPUUd — Dean C. Smith (@DeanCSmith) March 23, 2018

KRON 4 reports:

The driver of the Tesla was taken to a nearby hospital with major injuries, according to CHP (California Highway Patrol). There was a total of three vehicles involved. No other injuries were reported, CHP says.

The X caught fire sometime shortly after impact. The impact appears to have mostly ripped the vehicle in two.

After the Model X hit the median, it "landed in the second left-most lane of Highway 101," according to ABC7. It was then struck by a Mazda. An Audi was involved in the wreck too.

No other concrete details are known at this time.

Timeline of Event Via PD

Sources: KRON 4, ABC7, NBC