JOHOR BAHRU: Ten schoolchildren were injured when their school van overturned on Jalan Abdul Samad earlier today.
The incident, believed to have occurred around 7 am, involved 16 students from three different schools.
State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin confirmed that all injured victims were 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.
The van was carrying students from SMK Mohd Khalid, SMK Aminuddin Baki, and SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal. Aznan described the incident as heartbreaking, emphasizing concerns over student safety.
Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
“All victims will receive the best medical care and monitoring,“ Aznan assured.
Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat confirmed that a police report had been lodged, and further investigations are ongoing. – Bernama