St. Paul honors man who stopped runaway school bus
St. Paul city leaders honored Ebro Ahmed, 27, on Monday for stopping a runaway school bus on October 19 after the driver had a medical emergency. The bus, on a Battle Creek Middle School route, carried 19 students and none were hurt. The city proclaimed Monday, November 9, as Ebro Ahmed Day.
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Why it matters
The bus was on a Battle Creek Middle School route with 19 students aboard. St. Paul Public Schools said the driver was released from the hospital. No students were hurt.
What to watch
Ahmed plans to visit the students later this month, according to CBS Minnesota.
Sources
- CBS Minnesota: St. Paul declares Ebro Ahmed Day to honor runaway bus hero
- KSTP: St. Paul honors hero who stopped runaway school bus, saving 19 students
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