The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has visited children injured in the Dzorwulu road accident and assured their families of the government’s support towards their recovery.
Dr Lartey visited some of the injured school children receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital following Thursday’s accident involving a school bus and a tipper truck on the Dzorwulu–Accra Mall stretch of the N1 Highway.
She described the incident as heartbreaking and expressed her sympathy to the affected children and their families.
The Gender Minister assured the families that the government, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, remains committed to supporting the recovery of the injured pupils.
She said parents would not be left to bear the cost of medical treatment, allowing them to focus on caring for their children during the difficult period.
Dr Lartey also commended emergency responders, including the Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, other security agencies and members of the public who assisted in rescuing the children after the crash.
She praised the management and medical staff of the 37 Military Hospital for their swift response and dedication to the treatment of the victims.
The Minister added that investigations into the accident would help establish the circumstances surrounding the crash and ensure that the necessary actions are taken.
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