Children escape just before bus erupts in flames

Ebro Ahmed, a 27-year-old resident of St Paul’s Dayton neighborhood in Minnesota, was honored for his heroic actions on October 17 when he saved nearly 20 children from a runaway school bus. Ahmed noticed the bus moving with its door open and saw the driver experiencing what appeared to be a seizure. Without hesitation, he sprinted toward the bus, climbed aboard, and pulled the emergency brake to stop it before it could cause harm.

Ahmed’s quick thinking and bravery were recognized by a local nonprofit, which awarded him a $1,000 reward for his actions. When interviewed by various news outlets, Ahmed attributed part of his ability to remain calm under pressure to watching the medical drama series *Grey's Anatomy*. He also cited a verse from the Quran that inspired him to act selflessly in the name of God.

The incident began when Ahmed was taking a break outside his family’s convenience store and noticed the bus rolling past with its doors open. Surveillance footage shows Ahmed running toward the vehicle, pulling it to a stop, and calling emergency services for assistance with the driver. His actions prevented a potential disaster, ensuring all children on board remained safe.