Coming to the Rescue

WCVB (Boston) Reporter Rob Thomson was at the courthouse, covering a trial.

An elderly woman’s car broke down in the middle of the street. Thomson and a WCVB Photographer helped get the lady out of the car and then they pushed the vehicle out of traffic.

This is how you gain viewers. Good job guys!

Well, you don't see that every day.

While Rob Thomson was waiting for a verdict in his trial at Dedham District Court, Rob just ran into the middle of the road to help an old woman who saw her car breakdown in traffic.

Rob and a @WCVB cameraman saved the day. pic.twitter.com/o9L2dXv9AQ

— Grant Smith Ellis (@GrantSmithEllis) September 14, 2026