A woman waiting on the platform in the Madrid metro fainted and fell onto the tracks as a train approached

A woman waiting on the platform in the Madrid metro fainted and fell onto the tracks as a train approached. (CNN/NATIONAL POLICE HANDOUT)

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Woman saved after falling onto train tracks

She made a full recovery

Updated: Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013, 8:13 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013, 8:13 AM EST

MADRID, Spain (CNN) - Check out this incredible video of a rescue that had a happy ending.

A woman waiting on the platform in the Madrid metro fainted and fell onto the tracks as a train approached.

An off-duty police officer sprang into action. He jumped onto the tracks and dragged her to safety.

The train managed to stop in time as passengers on the platform tried to warn the driver.

The woman made a full recovery.

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