(CCTV.com)
Updated: 2008-02-03 10:09

A local man has come to the aid of 44 people on a long distance bus that was stuck on the Hunan section of the Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway. He helped save their lives during a difficult time.

January 25th was a freezing cold night. This long distance bus became stuck on the expressway.

There were 44 passengers on the bus, most are women and children.

The situation became desperate.

Then, local resident Liu Jigui stepped in to help.

A bus driver said, "He broke the guardrail and guided us to his home. He is so kind to us."

For Liu Jigui, breaking the guardrail was the only way to help them escape an icy fate.

Local resident Liu Jigui said, "I arranged them to live in my home, and set the fire to warm them and cooked for them."

Liu got up five o'clock in the morning to buy fresh food. He also walk two kilometers to fetch water for them.

A bus driver said, "He is our hero. We will appreciate him for the rest of our lives."

Everyone on the bus is safe and in good condition, all thanks to the help of Liu Jigui.