Protestors make way for ambulance in Hong Kong, win Twitter

The moment was caught on camera and is doing the rounds on the Internet.

Updated on: Jun 18, 2019, 15:07:13 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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About two million people joined a march in Hong Kong to oppose a controversial new extradition law. During the procession, an ambulance tried crossing the road packed with the protestors. What the people did is now winning the hearts of netizens.

The video has gathered about 4.66 million views - and counting. (Twitter/@AmichaiStein1)

The moment was caught on camera and is doing the rounds on the Internet. It shows people quickly parting in an organized manner to give way to the ambulance.

Shared by Twitter user @AmichaiStein1 on June 17, the video has gathered about 4.66 million views. Other than that, it has also collected more than 5,700 retweets and over 13,500 “likes”. Here’s the video:

Netizens, all over the world, are showering comments on this heartening clip. While some commented on Hong Kong’s exceptional civic sense, others simply admired this wonderful gesture.

What do you think of the video?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More