Duff & Malloy Commend School Bus Driver, Samaritans for Protecting Norwalk Students

 On Thursday State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and Governor Dannel P. Malloy issued the following statements of praise and commendation for Victor Monte, a bus driver who swiftly and successfully evacuated all 40 elementary school students on board his bus after it became stuck while crossing the railroad tracks on Broad Street in Norwalk Wednesday afternoon.

The officials also praised the efforts of Melissa Acevado her 13 year-old son Corey, passers-by who assisted Mr. Monte in escorting students from the bus.

“A school bus stuck on the train tracks is a true nightmare, but we were very fortunate yesterday to have a cool-headed bus driver in charge of those 40 students, who promptly led them off the bus to a safe location. I congratulate and thank Victor Monte for his quick thinking and swift reaction,” said Senator Duff. 

“Melissa Acevado and her son Corey are also to be commended for their assistance yesterday, as are the staff of Metro-North and the Norwalk police," Duff said. "What might have been a tragedy was instead a huge relief, and we are all grateful to those who played a part.”

“The quick efforts of those involved helped ensure the safety of the young students as they were coming home from school,” Governor Malloy said.  “Everyone who assisted in protecting the children should be commended, and we’re grateful for their prompt and alert action.”