Augustine Nii Odoi Laryea, 13, of Carefield School Complex in Bawjiase, Ghana, is being praised and admired by his fellow pupils and teachers for his bravery in stopping a moving school bus when the driver fainted.
The incident occurred last month but remained unreported by the media until it was highlighted on the morning show of the local TV channels.
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The bus was carrying around 50 people, including students, teachers, and a caterer when the driver passed out.
Augustine, who was sitting next to the driver, witnessed the bus swerving erratically from one lane to the next, which was unusual for the driver.
Augustine became concerned for the safety of everyone on board when he noticed the bus was heading into a construction pit beneath a bridge. He also spotted foam around the driver’s mouth, a clear indication that something was terribly wrong.
Augustine stepped on the brake without hesitation, causing panic and commotion among the passengers. The bus did not come to a complete stop despite his efforts, so the caterer and another teacher quickly placed a chock under the vehicle to secure it temporarily.
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Augustine, who disclosed that he knows how to drive, promptly ordered his schoolmates to get off the bus as soon as possible.
The unconscious driver was brought to Bawjiase Hospital but died later. Teachers at the school praised Augustine as a hero in the aftermath of the incident, appreciating his fast thinking and knowledge of vehicles. His bravery and skill to take command of the situation amazed the other bus drivers at the school.
