Satellite communication and crash detection feature in iPhone 14 helped save two people who were involved in a car accident
The other day in California, the satellite and crash detection features of the iPhone 14 helped save two people.
Here's What We Know
The two victims were involved in an accident: their car went off the road, flew 90 meters and ended up in a canyon. The smartphone recorded that there was an accident and sent the information to the rescuers. Since there was no cellular signal in the canyon, the call was made via satellite.
Rescuers quickly found the car and the victims, as Apple's data on their location was quite accurate. Using a helicopter, the men were removed and taken to the hospital, where they received the necessary medical attention. Both suffered minor to moderate injuries.
Deputies, Fire Notified of Vehicle Over the Side Via iPhone Emergency Satellite Service
- Montrose Search & Rescue Team (Ca.) (@MontroseSAR) December 14, 2022
This afternoon at approximately 1:55 PM, @CVLASD received a call from the Apple emergency satellite service. The informant and another victim had been involved in a single vehicle accident pic.twitter.com/tFWGMU5h3V
This is not the first time that Apple's features have helped save lives. To date, the Emergency SOS option via satellite is available in the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the UK.
Source: @MontroseSAR
