Galician Man Dies After Dramatic Rescue from Car Crash

Tragedy Strikes in Melide, Galicia: 74-Year-Old Dies After Car Accident A 74-year-old man from Melide, Galicia, lost his life on Thursday after a car accident near the Andoriña area. His vehicle veered off the road, falling approximately six meters down an embankment. The accident was discovered hours later by a neighbor who noticed the car while passing by on his tractor. "I saw something glinting among the trees," the neighbor recounted, "and when I got closer, I recognized the car and immediately contacted the victim's son." Emergency services, including a medical helicopter, were swiftly dispatched. Firefighters from Arzúa had to extricate the man from the wreckage. A firefighter interviewed at the scene stated, "He was unconscious. We stabilized him with the equipment on hand, but his injuries were quite severe." Despite being transported to the Hospital Clínico de Santiago, the man sadly passed away due to the severity of his injuries. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of road safety importance.