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Bystanders Spring Into Action When Grandparents’ Car Suddenly Bursts Into Flames.

back of a car engulfed in flames with a man puling someone out of the front seat and two men caring another man down the road with a third man standing nearby

While driving down the road in San Diego, California, an older couple’s car caught on fire, prompting a group of strangers to come to their rescue.

A man and a woman who were driving by happened to catch the intense moment on camera. In a video, bystanders can be seen dragging the grandparents out of their car as the flames only seem to grow.

They rushed to move the couple away from the car until firefighters from Lakeside Fire District arrived. Although the grandparents did sustain some burns, thanks to these brave strangers, they were rushed to the hospital where they are expected to make a full recovery.

Watch the incredible rescue in the video below, and don’t forget to share this story with your friends.

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