Several New York City residents rallied together to lift an SUV off of a trapped pedestrian.

If you know me you know that I'm big into comic books. Who doesn't love seeing Spider-Man spring into action and save the day? It sounds cliche but it's true that not all heroes wear capes.

According to the New York Daily News and Twitter, a young woman was struck by a senior driver while attempting to cross the street at Delancey and Norfolk and the pedestrian was trapped underneath the car. Many brave citizens rushed to help the young lady. They were able to lift the large vehicle enough to free her. The woman was free by the medics arrived and was treated.

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