This little-known iPhone feature just saved a driver from a 330ft fall — and it could save your life too
A woman in Wales survived a 330ft fall from a cliff thanks to her iPhone's Crash Detection feature. After losing control of her vehicle, the iPhone automatically notified emergency services, allowing them to reach her quickly. This incident highlights the potential life-saving capabilities of modern smartphone technology.
- ▪Natalia Sidorska was driving in Denbighshire, Wales, when she lost control and fell 330ft off a cliff.
- ▪Her iPhone's Crash Detection feature automatically alerted first responders after the impact.
- ▪Emergency services arrived within 20 minutes, which Sidorska credited as crucial to her survival.
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Phones This little-known iPhone feature just saved a driver from a 330ft fall — and it could save your life too News By Alex Blake published 25 May 2026 There for you when you need it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Crash Detection in iOS (Image credit: Future / Apple) 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 Apple’s Crash Detection feature saved a driver’s life in WalesThe woman plunged 330ft off a cliff while driving late at nightCrash Detection automatically calls first responders if you can’t do itThese days, Apple’s best iPhones don’t just enable you to…
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