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Driver’s Suspected Heart Attack Sends Car Into Vigo’s Plaza de América Pond

The approximately 70-year-old driver remains in stable condition at Povisa hospital after being revived on site with a defibrillator.

El conductor sufrió una indisposición cuando descendía por Gran Vía y acabó dentro de la Plaza de América.
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Un todoterreno acaba dentro de la fuente de Plaza América, en Vigo

Overview

  • At around 8:48 AM the driver descending Gran Vía lost control and drove into the Plaza de América pond.
  • Local police and 061 medical teams used a defibrillator to revive the driver at the scene after signs of a heart attack.
  • The approximately 70-year-old driver was conscious upon evacuation to Povisa hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
  • No pedestrians were harmed despite the vehicle crossing multiple lanes and at least one crosswalk.
  • A municipal crane had the car removed from the water by 10 AM, clearing the plaza.