A dramatic video from Puebla, Mexico, is drawing attention online after it captured the moment a supermarket worker prevented a young girl from being hit by a car. Security footage shows the child suddenly darting away from bystanders and running straight into the path of oncoming traffic.
According to Telemundo, the employee noticed the danger just in time and sprinted after her, throwing himself toward her to pull her out of the vehicle’s path before it could strike her. Two other bystanders were also seen chasing after the girl in an attempt to stop her before the man’s timely intervention ultimately kept her safe.
The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, highlights how a split-second decision by a stranger can prevent tragedy. Puebla, a city located southeast of Mexico City, is one of the country’s largest urban centers, and incidents like this one often spark public conversation about pedestrian safety and the importance of bystanders acting quickly in emergencies.
No further details were given about the identities of those involved or the exact location within the city where the incident took place.
You can watch the full video and read more details in the original report from Telemundo.
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Image: Adhi Rachdian, BY 2.0 (via Openverse).