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Turkish actor Murat Yildirim pulled a woman out of the path of a speeding bus in a moment captured on video and widely shared on social media.
The footage shows Yildirim holding a coffee cup when he notices a woman crossing the street directly in front of the oncoming bus. Without hesitating, he grabbed her by the arm and pulled her to safety just before the bus reached her.
Viewers have commended Yildirim for his composure and quick reaction.
Yildirim currently stars as Serhat in the Turkish drama "Sins and Roses," whose original title is "Guller ve Gunahlar, which premiered in October 2025. The series follows a man whose life is turned upside down when he discovers a secret his wife has kept for years.
Born in Konya, Yildirim studied mechanical engineering at Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul before pursuing acting.
The actor rose to fame in the series "Asi," which drew a large audience in Türkiye and abroad. His later credits include "Suskunlar" and "Teskilat." From 2017 to 2019, he also hosted the Turkish version of the quiz show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"
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