Citilog will be showcasing the real-world power of its automatic incident detection (AID) technology by highlighting how it operated in a real-world situation when the system helped prevent a potential tragedy in France’s Vuache Tunnel.
At 10:33 on 11 June 2024, Citilog's AI-powered system identified a stopped vehicle and immediately triggered tunnel closure procedures. By 10:38, when a fire broke out on the truck, the tunnel was already sealed, preventing other vehicles from entering what could have been a catastrophic situation.
This five-minute window between detection and the outbreak of fire highlights the critical importance of early warning systems for tunnel safety. The driver was safely evacuated, no other vehicles were involved, and traffic resumed through the unaffected tube by 05:30 the following morning.
Citilog’s AID system combines smoke detection with alerts for stopped vehicles and wrong-way drivers. It uses deep learning to minimise false alarms while maximising response time across tunnels, bridges, tollways, and urban arterials. The system is already protecting road users in major North American tunnels, including the Port of Miami Tunnel, Presidio Tunnel in San Francisco, and Tuscarora Tunnel in Pennsylvania.
Citilog is inviting attendees to visit its stand to see this life-saving technology in action — and to discover how AI-powered incident detection can enhance safety across transportation networks.
Stand 717
