A father's Apple Watch notification reportedly alerted him that his family had been involved in a fatal car crash in Sydney.
A four-month-old baby is now fighting for her life after being involved in a car accident where her mum and brother were tragically killed.
The family car, which was carrying three people in total, crashed into a cement truck. Katrina Sila, 34, and her two-year-old son Kai Prahastono sadly died.
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Katrina's SUV collided with a truck on the Hume Motorway at Menangle Park at about 11.20am local time on Monday.
Survivor, Ivy, is currently in critical condition at Westmead Children’s Hospital.
Investigations into why the crash happened are still ongoing, according to 7 News.
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The publication reports that Sila’s husband was at work when his Apple Watch detected the vehicle had been in a crash.
Paramedic Mark Gibbs, from NSW Ambulance, says that 'it is hard to think anybody did survive that wreckage'.
He called it 'such a tragic and high speed incident' and that the car seat likely saved the little's girl's life.
“We are heartbroken to announce the sad passing of Katrina Sila and son Kai ... a loving daughter, mother, devoted wife, sister and friend to many,” a family statement said.
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An Islamic prayer group has also called people to pray for Ivy's recovery.
They wrote: “With great shock and heavy hearts, we announce our beloved sister and her son have returned to their creator, after being involved in a tragic accident yesterday involving a cement truck on the freeway.
“She was such a beautiful soul and loved by many!
“Please keep her baby in your prayers, who’s currently in hospital in a critical condition. May Allah grant this baby a swift full recovery.”
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Relatives told 7 News that they were grateful to strangers and first responders who offered to help at the scene.
“We would like to express our gratitude for the support everyone has shown us ... strangers we don’t even know, and first responders, everyone that was on the scene yesterday and everyone who tried to help,” their statement read.
“Thank you again and please keep baby Ivy in your prayers.”
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The family have remembered Silas as a 'loving mother, devoted wife and friend to many'.
The crash is still under investigation and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
UNILAD has contacted NSW Ambulance for a comment.
Topics: World News, Australia
Anish Vij