Apple's new crash detection feature is supposed to kick in during life threatening situations, but it's also triggered by roller coasters.
The feature is supposed to detect severe car crashes and help users get to emergency services.
According to the Wall Street Journal, roller coaster rides have been mistaken for crashes.
Sara White told the Journal that her phone called the police when she went on the roller coaster. The ride can go as fast as 53 miles per hour.
"The owner of this iPhone was in a severe car crash and is not responding to their phone," an automated voice says in the call to the emergency services. There are people on the ride and they can be heard screaming in the background.
According to a report by the Journal, emergency services did not see any incidents at the park.
Six recordings of unnecessary crash detection calls were given to the Journal by the Warren County Communications Center.
The feature is extremely accurate in detecting crashes and will continue to improve, according to an Apple spokesman.
This is happening at other places as well. The website Coaster101.com reported that the Dollywood amusement park has posted warning signs at two of its most high- octane rides.
Cell phones and other devices shouldn't be on any attraction. Apple Watches and similar devices may have an emergency call function due to the dynamic movement on this ride. Turn your device off or into airplane mode if you want to prevent accidental calls to the emergency services.
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