In Manlius, New York, a 5-year-old girl narrowly avoided a speeding car thanks to the quick actions of a Fayetteville-Manlius bus driver and aide. The driver halted traffic as usual during a stop, but before the girl could step off, the assistant instinctively pulled her out of harm’s way. The incident, captured on the family’s Ring camera, led to charges against the driver of the car, Quang Van Pham. The bus lacked stop-arm cameras, which the district plans to implement in the next four years. The community has expressed gratitude towards the bus driver and aide, with shirts and signs made in appreciation of their heroism. The incident highlights the dangers of cars passing stopped buses, prompting reminders for drivers to prioritise safety around school buses.
Central New York School Bus Aide Instinctively Pulled a 5-Year-Old Out of Danger
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