Students affected by two separate traffic accidents on Thursday morning are receiving counselling support from the Ministry of Educational Transformation, as officials move to address the emotional toll of the incidents.
In a statement issued today, the Ministry confirmed that counsellors were dispatched to the schools attended by the impacted students shortly after the accidents occurred.
Officials reported that, apart from one student who complained of swelling in the neck region, the other students did not appear to have suffered any serious physical injuries. Despite the limited physical effects, the Ministry arranged immediate counselling support to help students process the incidents.
The Ministry said Student Support Services conducted initial counselling sessions on Thursday. Following those sessions, the students were released into the care of their parents or guardians and permitted to return home for the remainder of the day.
Officials indicated that counselling will resume tomorrow and will continue for as long as necessary.
The Ministry also extended sympathies in light of the fatality connected to one of the accidents.
