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Heroic Bus Driver Rescues Toddler Near Busy Road

10/10/2025

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Baker Rescues Toddler

Barbara Baker, a Tampa, Florida bus driver, rescued a toddler found wandering near a busy road by stopping her bus and taking the boy onboard.
She contacted authorities, who located the child's mother within 20 minutes.
Baker expressed emotional relief upon reuniting the child with his family.
Hillsborough County officials noted that bus drivers are trained to handle such situations and emphasized vigilance on the road.

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Smith Rescues Students

Renita Smith, a Maryland school bus driver, rescued 20 elementary students from a burning bus in College Park after noticing smoke and flames.
She evacuated all students aged 4 to 9 and checked for any remaining children before the bus was engulfed.
Prince George’s County officials praised her calmness and bravery.
The school district later honored Smith for her quick thinking and motherly care during the emergency.

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Baker Rescues Toddler

Barbara Baker, a Tampa, Florida bus driver, rescued a toddler found wandering near a busy road by stopping her bus and taking the boy onboard.
She contacted authorities, who located the child's mother within 20 minutes.
Baker expressed emotional relief upon reuniting the child with his family.
Hillsborough County officials noted that bus drivers are trained to handle such situations and emphasized vigilance on the road.

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