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Why it worked

The video likely performed well due to its shocking and tragic nature, capturing a significant news event with multiple fatalities. The "newly obtained footage" aspect also creates a sense of exclusivity and urgency, encouraging viewers to watch and learn more.

Summary

Newly obtained footage shows a speeding SUV crashing into an LA transit bus, resulting in two fatalities. Shortly after, an NBC4 helicopter covering the incident crashed and caught fire, killing three more people.

Structure

1SUV crashes into LA Metro bus
2Two people killed in bus crash
3NBC helicopter crashes while covering the incident
4Three more people killed in helicopter crash
5News outlet provides further details via link in bio

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Obtained by California Post Footage captures SUV crash into LA Metro bus before NBC helicopter disaster CALIFORNIA POST

Original caption

Newly obtained video captured the moment a speeding SUV slammed into the side of an LA transit bus in Chatsworth, killing two people. Moments later, an NBC4 helicopter covering the crash went down and burst into flames, killing three more. Read more at the link in bio.