Minnesota man stops runaway school bus carrying nearly 20 children

A 27-year-old Minnesota man stopped a runaway school bus carrying nearly 20 children Monday after its driver suffered a medical emergency, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. Ebro Ahmed ran toward the moving bus, climbed aboard and pulled its emergency brake.

Saint Paul Public Schools confirmed the driver's medical emergency and said no injuries were reported. Students were taken home on another bus, and counselors checked in with them Tuesday.

Ahmed was standing outside Ya Bricks Snacks and Tobacco when he noticed a school bus moving past with its door fully open, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.

He sprinted toward the bus and jumped inside before using the emergency brake to bring it to a stop. Surveillance footage released by the business captured Monday's incident.

Ahmed said the driver appeared to be having a seizure. The school district confirmed a medical emergency but did not specify its nature. Paramedics responded, according to the report.

Ahmed told ABC News he felt a responsibility to help the children. He also credited the television drama Grey's Anatomy with helping him remain calm during the emergency.

After the students transferred to another bus and went home, the follow-up continued Tuesday with counselor check-ins, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.