León: Woman rescued from El Palote dam after car plunges into water

A woman was rescued from the El Palote dam in Metropolitan Park, León, after her vehicle plunged into the water. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning near the nautical access area.

Authorities and witnesses reported that the driver suffered an epileptic seizure while operating her vehicle, causing her to drive into the dam. A local fisherman and several bystanders assisted in the rescue by breaking the car windows to reach the unconscious woman.

A man who attempted to help the woman was also injured during the incident. Emergency services, including municipal police, civil protection, and firefighters, responded to the scene. The woman was transported to a local hospital and reported to be in stable condition. Firefighter divers later used ropes and a crane to recover the submerged vehicle.