[proee]

In reading a bit on this topic: According to the NTSB, vehicle models with automatic locking doors should automatically unlock after an accident.

This begs the question did the door automatically unlock? Perhaps the vehicle was so damaged that the door could not be opened due to structural damaged to the door itself.

[unsnap_biceps]

Unlock doesn't mean unlatched, right?

The emergency release cable is to unlatch the door.