Minnesota Man Jumps Onto Runaway School Bus to Save 19 Children, Revealing the Surprising TV Show That Inspired Him

A 27-year-old Minnesota man is being praised as a real-life hero after he risked his own safety by jumping onto a moving school bus to rescue 19 children when their driver suffered a medical emergency.

But in a surprising twist, Ebro Ahmed says part of what helped him stay calm during the terrifying ordeal came from watching the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

The incident happened on October 19 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Ahmed was taking a break outside his family’s convenience store when he noticed a school bus rolling down the street at approximately 10 miles per hour.

Something immediately seemed wrong. The bus doors were open, its warning lights were flashing, and the vehicle continued moving despite the apparent emergency.

Ahmed looked inside and realized the driver appeared to be experiencing a medical crisis.

Without hesitation, he sprinted after the bus and jumped aboard.

“I saw the bus driver obviously having a medical emergency,” Ahmed later told CBS News. His attention quickly turned to the gear controls as he tried to bring the vehicle to a stop.

Although he had never driven a school bus before, Ahmed attempted to shift it into park. However, he accidentally selected reverse, causing the bus to move backward.

Realizing something was wrong, he quickly shifted into neutral and pulled the parking brake.

When he turned around, he saw frightened children inside the bus. Some were crying, while others were holding their phones and preparing to call the police.

There were 19 students from Battle Creek Middle School aboard. Fortunately, none of the children suffered injuries.

Ahmed also tried to ensure the driver was alright. Emergency responders arrived, and the driver was taken for medical care before later being released from the hospital to recover at home.

The school district arranged another bus to transport the students and had its mєntal health team check on them afterward.

When asked how he managed to stay composed during such a frightening situation, Ahmed credited Grey’s Anatomy, explaining that watching doctors remain calm during emergencies had influenced the way he approached the crisis.

“In ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ you never see doctors panic,” he told CBS News. “I know it is all acting and stuff, so I just knew to be calm and just think everything through.”

Ahmed also spoke about the responsibility he felt toward the children.

“I really felt like it was my duty,” he told ABC News. “Also, too, it’s kids we’re talking about, you know. Even if I were to die, it would still be worth it.”

Despite the widespread attention, Ahmed has repeatedly played down his actions, saying he believes anyone who witnessed the same situation would have tried to help.

His bravery has earned him praise from the school district and members of the community. Local media maker Sheletta Brundidge also surprised him with a $1,000 reward in recognition of his actions.

For Ahmed, it was a brief moment that could have ended very differently. Instead, his quick thinking helped bring 19 children safely through an emergency — and turned an ordinary break from work into an extraordinary act of courage.

Source:  DAILYMAIL