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27-year-old man credited for saving kids, driver in runaway school bus
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Key Points:
- Ebro Ahmed, a 27-year-old Minnesota man, saved nearly 20 children when their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency, likely a seizure, by quickly jumping on the bus and pulling the emergency brake.
- Surveillance footage from a nearby convenience store captured Ahmed's quick actions as the bus door was wide open and the driver appeared incapacitated.
- Ahmed credited the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" for helping him stay calm and providing useful tips during the crisis.
- Saint Paul Public Schools confirmed the medical emergency and said paramedics responded promptly, with no injuries reported; students were transferred to another bus and counselors checked on them afterward.
- Ahmed expressed that saving the children felt like a duty and worth any personal risk, emphasizing the importance of protecting kids in such emergencies.
