Middle school students stop bus from crashing after driver passes out in Mississippi
Five middle school students in Mississippi successfully prevented a school bus from crashing after their driver passed out due to an asthma attack. The students quickly took action, with one steering the bus while others called for help and administered medication. Their quick thinking and bravery were recognized by their school, and they will be honored with a special lunch trip.
- ▪The incident occurred on April 23 when the bus driver, Leah Taylor, had an asthma attack and lost consciousness.
- ▪Sixth-grader Jackson Casnave took control of the steering wheel while Darrius Clark hit the brakes.
- ▪The students managed to stop the bus safely and called 911 for assistance.
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Open this photo in gallery:Five middle school students who helped stop a bus after their driver passed out during a medical emergency in Hancock County, Miss., on April 23.Uncredited/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountQuick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out while on a four-lane highway.The bus had just left Hancock Middle School in Hancock County on Wednesday with about 40 children on board when Leah Taylor, 46, had an asthma attack.
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