eCall System Likely Saves Woman's Life in A96 Highway Crash
An automated emergency call system, known as eCall, has likely saved the life of a 53-year-old woman involved in a single-vehicle crash on the A96 highway near Gilching. The system automatically dialed the emergency number and transmitted the vehicle's location, leading to a swift response from the fire department.
The incident began when the woman's car veered off the road, tumbling down a slope for approximately 500 meters before coming to rest upside down near an underpass. The eCall system, activated during the crash, alerted emergency services to the precise my location of the vehicle.
Upon arrival, the fire department found the woman severely injured. They quickly rescued her from the wreck and arranged for an airlift to the nearest hospital. Although her injuries were severe, she was not in life-threatening danger. Initial investigations suggest she lost control of her car without any involvement from other vehicles.
The automated emergency call system, eCall, played a crucial role in this incident. By swiftly alerting emergency services to the woman's location, it significantly reduced response time and likely saved her life. The woman was airlifted to the hospital and is expected to recover. The manufacturer of the eCall system involved in this incident remains unknown, as the search results did not provide specific details.
