The Euro Rescue app is a life-saving innovation. Crucially, it will save first responders vital seconds in the 'Golden Hour' following a traumatic injury, during which there is the highest likelihood that prompt treatment will prevent death.
"Vehicles have become increasingly complex, with the advent of different construction materials and the continued march towards a purely electric car parc. This has made the task for emergency services attending the scene of an accident, in terms of quickly understanding how to safely extricate an accident victim from a vehicle, all the more challenging.
"Recent events have shown the importance of protecting the people who save our lives in emergency situations. The Euro Rescue app will give essential clarity to first responders who face several dangers at accident scenes, helping them to avoid cutting into hidden side and curtain airbags or cabling connected to high voltage batteries.
"We would like to thank carmakers for recognising the need to protect emergency services and working with us so closely to provide the required information.
"Vehicles today are the safest they have ever been. Huge strides have been made in 'passive' safety – with increasingly effective airbags and seatbelts. While the 'active' safety technology now included with most new vehicles as standard, is increasing the chances of avoiding crashes completely. The Euro Rescue app however is a significant advance in 'tertiary' or post-crash safety, and it is through its work on these three fronts that Euro NCAP is continuing to drive down fatalities and serious injury on our roads."
Source: Thatcham Research