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Accident in Wilhelmshaven: Bus and car collide - driver uninjured!
A bus and a car collided in Wilhelmshaven. Fortunately, all occupants remained uninjured.
Accident in Wilhelmshaven: Bus and car collide - driver uninjured!
On Monday afternoon there was a collision between a bus and a car on Bismarckstrasse. Fortunately, both the drivers of the vehicles and the passengers of the bus were uninjured. The exact course of the accident is currently unclear. However, the incident caused significant damage to both vehicles NWZonline reports.
An interesting aspect of the accident is the role ofeCall system, which was active in the vehicle of the car. This innovative system automatically sends an emergency call in the event of a serious accident. This is to the benefit of everyone involved, as eCall transmits relevant data such as GPS coordinates and information about the severity of the accident. Loud Wikipedia The introduction of eCall was made mandatory for all new cars in the EU in 2018.
What is the eCall system?
The eCall system was launched by the European Union to significantly reduce emergency services response times. It is estimated that implementation of the system could reduce response times by up to 40% in urban areas and up to 50% in rural areas. When activated, the system establishes a connection to the emergency number 112 and transmits essential data to the emergency services, such as Youreurope.eu explained.
But eCall is not just limited to automatic triggers. In an emergency, the system can also be activated manually by pressing a button. Like that Wikipedia entry makes clear, this is an important feature that ensures that every user is able to call for help, even if the system is not active for technical reasons.
The future of eCall
Retrofitting with the eCall system is possible for vehicle owners, but is not mandatory unless the vehicle was registered after March 31, 2018. However, it is required for newer models, which shows how seriously the EU is taking improving road safety. Data protection is a central issue because personal data is subject to strict EU regulations and is only stored for as long as is necessary for the emergency response.
The progress made by eCall is a clear step in the right direction, especially considering that data collected on the accident situation is not retained for longer than necessary. The eCall system is an important component of the future of road safety in Europe.