Life -saving technology: automatic emergency call in the Stuttgart accident
Life -saving technology: automatic emergency call in the Stuttgart accident
The technology of emergency management presents itself through the automatic emergency call system "Ecall", which has been binding for new vehicle models in the European Union since 2018. This development has the potential to save life, especially in critical moments when every second counts.
use of the "Ecall" system in Stuttgart
Last Saturday, a serious car accident occurred in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, where a vehicle came off the street and plunged several meters into the tracks of the light rail. Surprisingly, the car stayed on the roof, while the two occupants, a 32-year-old driver and a 35-year-old passenger, were seriously injured but were alive. The automatism of the "Ecall" system in the vehicle immediately contacted the emergency number 112 and alerted the rescue workers, which could therefore be quickly on site.How does the "Ecall" system work?
The "Ecall" system uses mobile phone and satellite location in order to automatically establish a telephone connection to the emergency services in the event of an accident. The system recognizes whether the airbags have been triggered, which is an indicator of a possible serious accident. If this is the case, GPS data will be transmitted to the emergency call center so that the rescue workers can navigate directly to the scene of the accident. Even if inmates are able to describe their emergency, the system offers a manual SOS button to activate help in medical emergencies.
effects on the rescue times in Baden-Württemberg
The introduction of the "Ecall" system could make a decisive contribution to improving the reaction times of emergency services. According to an EU study, a time saving of up to 50 percent could be realized in the country. This is particularly relevant in a federal state like Baden-Württemberg, where 369 people died tragically in road traffic in 2023. The state government's current plan stipulates that emergency services should in future be at the scene of the accident in twelve minutes, which is an improvement compared to the previously required period of 15 minutes.
skepticism compared to technical reliability
Despite the positive aspects of the "Ecall" system, there are concerns about its reliability. In 489 cases, the system triggered emergency calls, although no actual use was required. This raises questions whether the technology can always provide the desired results. Manual calls made in 1300 cases of users often led to unnecessary missions. Skeptics therefore ask the question of how much trust in technological solutions is justified.
conclusion: technology that can save lives
In summary, it can be said that the "Ecall" system is a promising innovation in the field of traffic safety that can save lives if used correctly. Even if not all aspects of technology are flawless, it can offer crucial support in an emergency. It remains to be seen what the developments look like in practice and how the reaction times of the emergency services will change in the long term.