Thief flees after snatching phone gets hit by bus | WATCH

Emergency services rushed to the scene and promptly transported the teenager to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save his life, medical personnel confirmed that the young thief succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

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New Delhi: In a bizarre sequence of events in São Paulo, Brazil, a 17-year-old teenager met a tragic end shortly after stealing a cell phone from a 71-year-old man. The incident, which unfolded in broad daylight, culminated in the teen being struck by a bus while attempting to flee the spot. 

Witnesses reported that the 71-year-old man was casually walking down the street, engaged in a phone conversation, when the young perpetrator swiftly snatched the device from his grasp. The brazen theft startled onlookers who then saw the teen sprinting away in an attempt to evade capture.

Thief crossed busy stree without seeing traffic

However, as the teen hurriedly crossed a busy street without looking for oncoming traffic, he collided with a bus traveling at moderate speed.  Eyewitnesses described the horrifying moment when the bus struck the teenager, causing him to be dragged a short distance before the vehicle came to a halt.

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Thief succumbed to his injuries 

Emergency services rushed to the scene and promptly transported the teenager to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save his life, medical personnel confirmed that the young thief succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

Netizens react 

The video was shared by Collin Rugg and it has garnered more than 3 million views. The viral video has sparked discussion among the users.

One user commented, " God karma came knocking straight away. Fvcked around he did. Found out he did." 

Another user wrote, " If he wouldn’t have stolen the phone, this would not have happened." 

Another user commented, " That's what happens when you're a jerk especially to elderly people."