A store employee is being hailed as a hero after CCTV footage captured him making a split-second rescue that reportedly saved a young girl from being struck by a speeding car in Puebla, Mexico.
The dramatic footage has gone viral, leaving viewers stunned by how narrowly the child escaped being hit.
The CCTV footage shows the girl running out of a store and heading directly towards the road, while a woman appears to chase after her in an attempt to catch her.
However, the woman reportedly fell to the ground, leaving the child continuing towards the busy road as vehicles approached.
A store worker reportedly noticed the danger and immediately raced towards the girl as a car sped in her direction.
With the vehicle only seconds away, the man reached the child, grabbed her and dived away from the path of the approaching car.
The footage shows the man and the child falling to the ground as the car sped past them, reportedly coming within inches of their position.
The employee appeared to use his own body to shield the child during the fall, helping to keep her out of the vehicle’s path.
The remarkable rescue has prompted widespread praise online, with viewers hailing the store worker for his courage and quick thinking.
Many described his actions as heroic, saying his decision to risk his own safety ultimately prevented what could have been a tragic accident.