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23-Year-Old Rescued After Van Plunges Into Río de Morelia Early Wednesday

The case marks a second vehicle fall at the same spot within a week.

Overview

  • Policía Morelia and state firefighters pulled the driver from the water after a 911 report of a vehicle in the river at Avenida Río Grande and Guillermo Prieto in the colonia Industrial.
  • The man showed signs of hypothermia and possible lumbar injuries and was transported to the Hospital Civil.
  • Witnesses reported hearing a hard brake and an impact, then calls for help from the driver.
  • Patrols arrived within about four minutes and firefighters in under ten minutes, according to neighbors.
  • Recovery of the RAM ProMaster began around 7 a.m., required three cranes, and prompted temporary road closures for traffic control.