The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) has issued a strong appeal for immediate measures to enhance school transportation safety in the wake of a severe accident outside Lester Vaughn School on Monday, which left multiple students injured. According to police reports, 25 students and the driver sustained injuries when an off-route ZR minibus overturned near the Cane Garden campus during the morning hours. Felicia Dujon, the DLP’s spokesperson on education, characterized the incident as a critical wake-up call for authorities to take decisive action. In a formal statement, Dujon emphasized, ‘This tragic event underscores the pressing need for improved transportation safety and the allocation of sufficient resources to protect our students. The DLP has consistently urged the Government, particularly the Minister of Education, to deploy additional buses to ensure the secure transit of our students.’ Dujon lamented that these appeals have not been addressed with the urgency they warrant and called on the administration to elevate student safety to a national priority. ‘This accident must serve as a stark reminder for authorities to prioritize the safety and well-being of our children,’ she asserted. ‘We demand immediate action to prevent future incidents and to safeguard the lives of our students.’ Additionally, Dujon extended heartfelt wishes for a swift recovery to the injured and stressed the importance of providing counseling and support to both students and teachers affected by the traumatic event. ‘We hope that those impacted receive the necessary care and assistance to cope with this distressing experience,’ she concluded.