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@abcnews
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Why it worked
The video features a dramatic and heroic act that evokes strong emotions, making it highly shareable. The clear danger and the crossing guard's bravery create a compelling narrative.
Summary
Dashcam footage shows a crossing guard in Las Vegas bravely stopping a speeding car that was heading towards children. The guard's quick action prevented a potential tragedy.
Structure
- 1Car approaches intersection
- 2Crossing guard steps out
- 3Car speeds up
- 4Guard stops car
- 5Children cross safely
Product placement
abc NEWS: This is a news channel logo that appears in the top right corner of the screen. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.
On-screen text
abc
NEWS
Aug. 26, 2026
Jake Garcia via Storyful
LAS VEGAS
NEVADA
Crossing guard praised
for stopping car speeding
toward children
Original caption
Dashcam footage captured the moment a heroic crossing guard in Las Vegas, Nevada, slowed down a car that was zooming toward children.
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