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Bus Driver Saves 6 Students From Bus Before It Bursts Into Flames
Friday, February 10, 2012 5:08
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Driver whisks 6 students off N.C. bus before it bursts into flames
By the CNN Wire Staff
updated 9:46 PM EST, Thu February 9, 2012
(CNN) — After noticing smoke seeping inside, a North Carolina bus driver rushed six elementary school children off her vehicle moments before it burst into flames.
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon as Lindora Richardson was driving the children home from Chantilly Montessori Elementary School, a public school in Charlotte, school district spokeswoman Tahira Stalberte said.
"We are very proud of her and for her following proper procedures," said Stalberte, speaking on behalf of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, on Thursday. "It could have taken a very different turn had she not done her job correctly."
