Press Release: eCall: automated emergency call for road accidents mandatory in cars from 2015

To help mitigate the consequences of serious road accidents across the EU, on 13 June 2013 the European Commission adopted two proposals to ensure that, by October 2015, cars will automatically call emergency services in case of a serious crash. The "eCall" system automatically dials 112 - Europe's single emergency number - in the event of a serious accident. It communicates the vehicle's location to emergency services, even if the driver is unconscious or unable to make a phone call. It is estimated that it could save up to 2500 lives a year.

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European Commission: Rapid: MEMO/13/547: 112 eCall – Frequently Asked Questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-547_en.htm

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