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Brendan McFadden

Hero truck driver parks underneath girl to stop her jumping off motorway bridge

This is the heartwarming moment a hero truck driver stopped underneath a motorway bridge to save a girl who was 'going to jump'.

The youngster was spotted dangling above the N7 trunk road near Dublin - and motorists feared she was going to fall over the edge.

The trucker, whose identity is unknown, parked underneath the bridge in a desperate bid to stop her from jumping.

Keith Dunne, who photographed the amazing scene, told the Irish Mirror : "She was going to jump today but an artic lorry stopped under her.

"Not all heroes wear capes, it's not a nice time of year to feel like you have to end your life, talk to someone, anybody please."

The driver was praised by the public for his quick-thinking gesture.

One person said: "What a fast thinking and very courageous lorry driver. Well done mate.

Do you know the hero driver? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk

The hero truck driver stopped underneath a motorway bridge to help the girl (stock image) (Rex)

"Respect and prayers go out to you. You saved somebody's poor mum, sister, lover, wife, nan or aunty."

A second added: "Very sad times when you contemplate ending your life like this, let’s hope she can get help.

"Also well done to the truck driver who probably saved her life."

A third added: "Well done to the driver, he has saved a life today. Hats off to him."

If you need to speak to someone, Samaritans are available 24/7 by calling 116 123 or by emailing  jo@samaritans.org

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