The Ministry of Educational Transformation in Barbados has activated its emergency response protocol following a serious traffic incident involving students on Tuesday morning. The collision, which involved a public service vehicle (PSV) carrying several students, prompted immediate deployment of secondary school officers to provide critical support to those affected.
According to official communications with the Barbados Police Service, the accident resulted in injuries to four students total. Preliminary reports indicate two students traveling in the PSV and two students in another vehicle involved in the collision sustained injuries of varying severity.
The Ministry has committed to maintaining close surveillance on the medical progress of the injured students and has pledged to provide all necessary support services during their recovery. This comprehensive approach includes psychological support and academic accommodations as required.
In light of this incident, educational authorities have issued a renewed plea for heightened road safety awareness. The Ministry emphasized the collective responsibility of all road users—including drivers, pedestrians, and students—to exercise extreme caution and vigilance while navigating the nation’s transportation networks. This appeal aims to reduce the frequency of such traumatic events that disrupt educational continuity and student wellbeing.