Driver Rescues Disabled Passenger From Long Island Bus Fire

A Nassau Inter-County Express bus driver's quick-thinking actions allowed him to pull a disabled passenger to safety after the bus burst into flames Thursday afternoon in Plainview.

According to authorities, the NICE bus was transporting a woman in a wheelchair when an engine fire occurred at 12:30 p.m. in front of Parkway Elementary School, located at 300 Manetto Hill Road.

Jean Jeune the bus driver, was able to get the passenger out of her electric wheelchair and pulled her from the bus while it was on fire, according to fire officials.

The passenger, an aid and the bus driver were all able to get off the bus without any injuries before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, police say.

The Plainview Fire Department responded to the scene to extinguish the flames.

"Jean's quick actions and lack of concern for his own safety without a doubt saved this lady's life," Plainview FIre Department deputy Robert Salerno said.

Image via Plainview FIre Department from Deputy Robert Salerno