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Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by phone's crash alert

Driver who plunged 330ft down mountain pass was saved by phone's crash alert

Summary

Natalia Sidorska survived a severe car crash when her vehicle fell about 330 feet down a mountain road in north Wales. Her iPhone automatically sent a crash alert to emergency services, helping rescuers reach her quickly. She spent four months in hospital recovering from serious injuries.

Key Facts

  • Natalia Sidorska lost control of her car on the Horseshoe Pass road in Denbighshire, north Wales.
  • The car rolled down more than 100 meters (330 feet) before stopping in a field.
  • Her iPhone’s crash detection feature automatically alerted emergency responders and shared her location.
  • The car caught fire shortly after she escaped.
  • Natalia suffered serious injuries, including permanent damage to her ankle and spine.
  • She spent four months in hospital and had three operations.
  • She has since moved to Liverpool with her 10-year-old son.
  • Natalia plans to retrain as a Polish interpreter and has been offered housing by Liverpool City Council.
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