Asda delivery driver saves five-year-old boy as go-kart ends up in front of bus

The youngster was propelled into the path of an oncoming bus when his go-kart malfunctioned while out for a walk with his family.

Thankfully, the bus driver was able to do an emergency stop, narrowly missing the five-year-old.

Delivery driver Kevin Arkell, from the Queslett store in Great Barr, rushed to help the boy whose electric go-kart veered off the curb and came to a halt next to a parked car.

The delivery driver made sure the child was not hurt and removed him from the seat.

The child's mother has now thanked Kevin for his quick response, saying: "He was delivering a few doors down and ran to my son, got him out of his seat and checked him over before I even got close.

"He stuck around to make sure everything was okay and even apologised that he couldn't get there sooner to do anything more."

The incident took place on Park Farm Road, around half a mile from the Asda, at 1.30pm on February 5.

Home shopping manager Shellie Dyke has now nominated Kevin for an Asda service superstar award.

She said: "He's a very caring and compassionate man who will do anything for anyone.

"He's very humble too and just said he did what any other driver would have done! The mum was very grateful and we are all thankful that the little boy was ok.

"Everyone at the store is proud of him."