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An American tourist’s journey from Dublin to Kilkenny took a nightmare turn recently when their car broke down, according to another driver, in the middle lane of the busy N7 at the Red Cow.
The passing motorist (who shared the video that is screenshotted below) immediately spotted the tourist’s predicament, and pulled over to help her move the car to safety.
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The driver who gave the helping hand is now hoping to reconnect with her.
Posting on Reddit, they stated: "Hey folks, bit of a long shot, but worth a try. On June 25 around 5.30pm, I came across an American tourist whose Fiat 500 had broken down in the middle lane at the Red Cow Junction, heading southbound on the N7 towards Kilkenny.
"Nobody else had stopped, so I pulled over and helped push the car out of the way and off the dual carriageway — that spot can be lethal if you’re stuck. We didn’t swap details because I was in a rush, but I’ve been wondering since if she’s okay.
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"If you know her (or if you are her), I’d love to get in touch and make sure the rest of her trip went smoothly. Cheers!"
Encounters like this go to prove that even on the nation's busiest roads, there's still room for kindness.
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