JOHOR BAHRU - Ten schoolchildren were injured when the school van they were travelling in overturned on Jalan Abdul Samad here today.
State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the accident is believed to have occurred at about 7 am, and the victims are currently receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital.
"The van was carrying 16 students, namely three from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Mohd Khalid, three from SMK Aminuddin Baki and 10 from Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Jalan Yahya Awal.
"All 10 injured are pupils from SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal, aged between 10 and 12. They suffered injuries such as broken arms, fractured fingers and other minor wounds,” he said in a Facebook post.
Aznan described the incident as heartbreaking, especially as it involved the safety of young schoolchildren.
He gave his assurance that all the victims would receive the best possible medical care and health monitoring.
He added that the authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident, and appropriate action will be taken to ensure the safety of students.
"Let us all pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and that all matters involving them and their families are eased,” he said.
Meanwhile, Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat confirmed that a report had been lodged and that further investigations are underway. - BERNAMA