A routine afternoon outside a family-owned store turned into a life-saving rescue when a 27-year-old Minnesota man spotted a school bus moving through the streets with its doors open and its driver suffering a medical emergency. Ebro Ahmed rushed towards the vehicle, climbed aboard and managed to bring it to a stop, preventing a potentially serious accident involving 19 schoolchildren. His actions, first reported by CBS Minnesota and FOX 9, and later recognised by MPR News, have now earned him a special day in his honour in St. Paul. The incident took place on October 19, 2026, in the Dayton’s Bluff neighbourhood on the east side of St. Paul. Ahmed was taking a break outside his family’s business, Ya Bricks Snacks and Tobacco, when he noticed a school bus rolling down the road with its door open. Something about the situation immediately appeared unusual, particularly because the driver seemed unable to control the vehicle. Realising that something was wrong, Ahmed ran after the moving bus and climbed through its open entrance. Inside, he found the driver experiencing a medical emergency, leaving the vehicle without proper control while 19 students from Battle Creek Middle School were on board.Ahmed had never driven a school bus before, but he quickly attempted to work out how to stop it.
Ebro Ahmed Day: Ahmed stopped runaway bus; 19 schoolchildren escaped injury
When Ebro Ahmed spotted a school bus rolling with its door ajar and a driver incapacitated, his instincts kicked in. He quickly jumped aboard and halted the vehicle, safeguarding 19 young lives. The driver was promptly taken to the hospital and is recovering well. For his bravery, Ahmed was honored with accolades, including a dedicated day in St. Paul.
In brief
A routine afternoon outside a family-owned store turned into a life-saving rescue when a 27-year-old Minnesota man spotted a school bus moving through the streets with its doors open and its driver suffering a medical emergency. Ebro Ahmed rushed towards the vehicle, climbed aboard and managed to bring it to a stop, preventing a potentially serious accident involving 19 schoolchildren. Realising that something was wrong, Ahmed ran after the moving bus and climbed through its open entrance.
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