Abstract: A system for real-time detection of an emergency situation occurring in a vehicle includes, but is not limited to, a first sensor that is configured to detect an occupant-related condition and to generate a first signal that includes information relating to the occupant-related condition. The system further includes a transmitter that is configured for wireless transmissions. The system further includes a processor that is communicatively coupled to the first sensor and operatively coupled to the transmitter. The processor is configured to obtain the first signal from the first sensor and to determine when an emergency situation is occurring based, at least in part, on the information included in the first signal. The processor further configured to instruct the transmitter to transmit a distress signal without any involvement by an occupant of the vehicle when the processor determines that an emergency situation is occurring.