A late-night accident in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, saw a car overturn and plunge into a ditch, trapping three passengers.
The incident, which could have turned tragic, instead became a heartwarming story of unity and quick action as passersby joined forces to rescue the victims.
TikTok user @ddarnahadrieanna, who was present with her husband, shared videos of the rescue on Dec 7 and 8. The footage, which garnered almost 1 million views in total, captured the heroic efforts of strangers working together.
Unity in Action
According to the TikTok user, her husband witnessed the sedan falling into the ditch, a scene that might have gone unnoticed as it happened quietly in the dark.
Without hesitation, her husband and other passersby sprang into action.
“Those involved in the rescue included Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Sabahans,” wrote the TikTok user. The display of unity filled her with pride as a Malaysian.
A Successful Rescue
In the videos, the number of rescuers steadily grew. While some worked to stabilize the car, others focused on extracting the victims—a man, a woman, and a young boy.
The combined efforts of these everyday heroes ensured the safe rescue of all three passengers.
The videos have since gone viral, drawing widespread praise for the selflessness and cooperation displayed by those at the scene.
Authorities have yet to release further details about the accident, but the victims are reportedly safe, thanks to the collective efforts of these Good Samaritans.
Netizens’ reaction
Netizens flooded the comments section with praise for everyone who helped, celebrating the unity displayed among different races.
“Malay, Chinese, Indian… this video proves that we can still help each other without thinking about racial issues.”
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