This little-known iPhone feature just saved a driver from a 330ft fall and
it could save your life too

Date:
Mon, 25 May 2026 10:01:29 +0000

Description:
Apples Crash Detection feature saved a womans life by calling emergency services after her car fell 330ft off a mountain.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apples Crash Detection feature saved a drivers life in Wales The woman plunged 330ft off a cliff while driving late at night Crash Detection automatically calls first responders if you cant do it These days, Apple s best iPhones dont just enable you to make phone calls and send texts they could save your life, too. Thats exactly
what happened when a woman plunged 330ft off the side of a mountain in her car, but thankfully her iPhone came to the rescue.

As detailed by the BBC , Natalia Sidorska was driving along a mountainside road in Denbighshire, Wales, late one evening to clear her mind. After taking a corner too quickly, she lost control of her vehicle, went off the road, and plummeted 330ft to the ground. Her car rolled down the mountainside and came to a crashing halt. After opening her eyes, Sidorska realized the vehicle was on fire. After managing to escape and crawl away, she looked around to see
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Unbeknownst to Sidorska, her iPhone had notified first responders and her emergency contacts using its Crash Detection feature, which is automatically activated as soon as it senses a hard impact. Luckily for Sidorska, emergency services arrived 20 minutes later. Im grateful to Apple for what the iPhone did, she stated. I dont think that I would have been able to get help that quickly. A lifesaving feature The iOS Notification Center (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd) Apple introduced its Crash Detection feature in 2022, and the company has highlighted the many times it has saved peoples lives since then. One of its key strengths is its ability to work automatically. When it detects a crash, it starts a 10-second countdown. If the timer is not dismissed within that timeframe, your iPhone calls emergency services for you, meaning first responders can often be alerted long before youd be able to do it yourself.

As well as that, Crash Detection can send your exact location to rescuers, helping them quickly find you and offer assistance. It also includes any important medical information contained within your iPhones Medical ID (if
its been set up), which contains data on your allergies, special
requirements, and other info that could prove to be vital in an emergency.

Crash Detection is enabled by default on the iPhone 14 onwards, the Apple Watch Series 8 and later, the second-generation Apple Watch SE onwards, and the original Apple Watch Ultra and later. To check its switched on for you, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Emergency SOS , then make sure the toggle next to Call After Serious Crash is turned on. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Youll also want to make sure iOSs Emergency SOS feature can see your location and pass it on to first responders. To do so, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services , then switch on Emergency Calls & SOS .

Finally, its a good idea to fill out your Medical ID, which contains
important medical information and a list of your emergency contacts. Open the Health app on your iPhone and head to the Summary tab, then tap your avatar. Tap Medical ID and fill out all the relevant fields. Also ensure you enable both Show When Locked and Share During Emergency Call to give this medical information to first responders if required.

With that, your iPhone will be ready to step in if youre involved in a crash. Hopefully youll never need it, but once its set up properly, Crash Detection could be there to save your life, just like it did for Natalia Sidorska and countless others. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone Air deals Contract Deals Sim Free gift Apple iPhone 17 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 10GB data 19 upfront 34.99 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Apple iPhone 17 Pro 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 100 upfront 62.37 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Apple iPhone Air 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 12 upfront 36 /mth View at Sky See all prices Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50
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