Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by her mobile phone
Natalia Sidorska survived a severe car crash in north Wales, where her vehicle fell 330 feet down a mountainside. Her iPhone 16's crash detection feature automatically alerted emergency services, which she credits for saving her life. Despite suffering life-changing injuries, she remains optimistic and grateful for her family's support during her recovery.
- ▪Natalia Sidorska lost control of her car while driving on Horseshoe Pass, resulting in a 330ft fall down a mountainside.
- ▪Her iPhone 16 activated a crash detection alert, notifying emergency services and sharing her location.
- ▪She spent four months in the hospital and underwent multiple surgeries due to serious injuries, including damage to her ankle and spine.
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Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by her mobile phoneJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAmy MackrillBBC WalesNatalia SidorskaNatalia Sidorska survived the car crash which left her hospitalised for four monthsA woman who survived a crash that saw her car plunge hundreds of feet down a mountainside in north Wales said her mobile phone saved her life.Natalia Sidorska, 32, lost control of her car while driving along Horseshoe Pass - a winding, scenic A road in Denbighshire - late one evening in June 2025.The vehicle careered off the road and rolled down the mountainside before coming to rest in a field below.
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