Award for teenage hero who rescued baby after West Vale burning car bus drama

As reported by the Courier, Aleira Kiran – an A-level student at The Crossley Heath School and Ryburn Valley High School - was among around 40 people on the 503 when it was crashed into by a car on fire in West Vale.

Despite being in shock herself, brave Aleira came to the aid of a traumatised mum who was struggling to get off the bus because of the mayhem.

She was pleading with other passengers for help and it was Aleira who volunteered to take her baby to safety, shielding the little girl with her hood as she carried her.

Now she has been officially recognised for her bravery, being presented with a certificate and a gift card by Mayor of Calderdale Ashley Evans at a ceremony last week.

Accompanying the 18-year-old was her dad Mohammed Shakeel Faraz, an entrepreneur from Liversedge who founded Heckmondwike food bank The Wishing Well.

He said at the time of the drama: “We’re so proud of her. She has always put others first.

"She is inspirational.”

As well as studying for her A-levels, Aleira is a qualified boxing coach and runs free boxing classes for other youngsters.

There were around 40 people on the 503 bus when it was crashed into by a car on fire.

Dramatic video which captured the moment the car hit the First vehicle was described by many as like something from a Hollywood blockbuster.

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