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Hot Dog Car Crashes Near Chicago, No One Hurt
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In this photo provided by Chicago Critter, one of Oscar Mayer’s hot dog-shaped Wienermobiles is flipped onto its side after crashing along Interstate 294, a suburban Chicago highway, Monday, July 22, 2024, in Oak Brook, Ill. (Chicago Critter via AP)

Hot Dog Car Crashes Near Chicago, No One Hurt

July 23rd, 2024

A big car that looks like a hot dog had an accident on a road near Chicago. It hit another car and then fell onto its side. No one was hurt. The road was closed for a little while. People who make the hot dog car are happy no one got hurt. They took the car away on a big truck. The car was a little broken.
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💭 Discussion Questions


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. What happened to the hot dog car on the road near Chicago?
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. Were there any people hurt in the accident?
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. How was the hot dog car taken away from the accident site?

📖 Vocabulary


🌐 Cultural context


The article is about an incident in Chicago, USA, involving a promotional vehicle known as the "Wienermobile," designed to resemble a hot dog. It's a playful, iconic vehicle representing a famous American hot dog brand. The culture involves marketing stunts and unique vehicles for advertising.

🧠 Further reading


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Vehicle registration plates of India
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