Middle Schoolers Save Bus Driver, Everyone On Board

0:00Middle school kids in Mississippi turned into heroes when their school bus driver blacked out on a busy four-lane highway. Quick-thinking students jumped into action to stop a potential crash, steering the bus, hitting the brakes, and calling for help. A 12-year-old sixth grader named Jackson Casnav grabbed the wheel from the seat right behind the driver, as the bus started swirving. His buddy Darius Clark, also 12, slammed on the brakes, and together they guided it safely onto the median and shifted it into park. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Kayleigh Clark dashed from the back to down 9-1-1, even with all the screaming around her. 15-year-old Destiny Cornelius spotted the driver's nebulizer and gave him the medicine, while 13-year-old Mackenzie Finch held his head, steady and alerted the school district on his phone. The driver, who goes by Taylor, made a full recovery and credits these students with saving his life and everyone else's on board. Folks were amazed at how fast these kids reacted without panicking. The young heroes got honored at a school pep rally on Friday, and next week they're heading out for a lunch field trip to whatever restaurant day.

1:06Pick proof that a little courage goes a long way. You've been listening to Durham News today, AI-powered local news.