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The electronic device would automatically contact emergency units in case of an accident (Photo: EUobserver)

MEPs to back car crash alert system

MEPs are set to strongly back a proposal that would see all cars in the EU fitted with equipment that would automatically locate accidents and call up emergency services by 2009.

Known as eCall, the technology would enable a signal to be sent to operators linked to the 112 number - the pan-European emergency number. The operators would be able to identify where the accident has happened and send out emergency help.

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The electronic device would automatically contact emergency units in case of an accident (Photo: EUobserver)

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