Minnesota man is being called a hero after jumping onto a moving school bus to save 18 children.

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The video leverages a high-stakes, emotionally resonant news story that captures immediate attention through its dramatic premise and positive resolution.

Summary

A news report details how a Minnesota man saved 18 children by jumping onto a moving school bus after the driver suffered a medical emergency. The man credited his quick actions to watching the television show Grey's Anatomy.

Structure

1Introduction of the heroic act
2Details of the incident and the driver's medical emergency
3Description of the man's actions to stop the bus
4Outcome for the children and driver
5The man's humorous credit to a TV show

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abc NEWS Oct. 21, 2026 MAN JUMPS ON MOVING SCHOOL BUS, CREDITED FOR SAVING KIDS YA BRICKS SNACKS AND TOBACCO

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Minnesota man is being called a hero after jumping onto a moving school bus to save 18 children. Ebro Ahmed says he saw the bus rolling by with its doors open and the driver having a medical episode, so he ran onto the still moving bus, pulled the parking brake, called police and paramedics, and no children were hurt. The driver is expected to be okay. Ahmed said that he doesn't have any medical experience, instead he gave credit to the TV show Grey's Anatomy.

Original caption

A Minnesota man saved nearly 20 children when their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency. Ebro Ahmed, 27, said he saw the driver having what looked to be a seizure. He said this prompted him to sprint toward the bus, jump inside and then pull the emergency brake, seconds before anything happened. #minnesota #school #bus #abcnews