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In a gripping incident that unfolded inside a Mississippi school bus, quick-thinking middle school students sprang into action when their bus driver unexpectedly lost consciousness on Wednesday. The situation was captured in a dramatic video that highlights the bravery and presence of mind displayed by the young passengers.
The footage, provided by the Hancock County School District, shows the tense moments when driver Leah Taylor succumbed to an asthma attack while at the wheel, causing the bus to continue moving forward without guidance.
One alert student, seated at the front, noticed Taylor slumping over and immediately took charge by grabbing the steering wheel, a quick response that momentarily stabilized the bus as Taylor briefly regained consciousness.
However, the danger wasn’t over as Taylor fainted again, prompting other students to rush to the front and help bring the bus to a halt by slamming on the brakes, preventing any potential disaster.
Other students ran up to the front of the bus as she collapsed a second time, falling backward.
One boy quickly slammed on the brakes, as a girl administered medication Taylor was holding and others called for help.
Students appeared to give the driver medication after she passed out at the wheel. (Hancock County School District via Storyful)
Hancock Middle School principal Melissa Saucier told local outlet WLOX she was “not surprised to hear that our kids remained calm and acted swiftly.”
“This emergency situation could have definitely been detrimental and they handled it exactly how they should have,” Saucier said. “We’re extremely proud of them.”
Students were seen running to the front of the bus to assist the driver. (Hancock County School District via Storyful)
The students — McKenzy Finch, Jackson Casnave, Darrius Clark, Kayleigh Clark and Destiny Cornelius — were commended at a school pep rally, the outlet reported.
Taylor told WLOX she is feeling better and is thankful the students “saved her life.”
The Hancock County School District did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.