Even though the accident happened directly in front of the crowd, no one called the authorities. This is an example of the bystander effect.

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The bystander effect is a phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in an emergency situation when other people are present. The presence of a crowd can lead to diffusion of responsibility, where individuals assume someone else will take action, resulting in no one taking action. This is what happened in the situation described, where no one called the authorities despite the accident happening in front of a crowd.

Even Though the Accident Happened Directly in Front of the Crowd