The government is set to foot the bills for the eleven (11) pupils who have suffered injuries from the road crash which occurred between their bus and a tipper truck at the Dzorwulu-Accra Mall stretch, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has assured.

Not only will the government pay their medical bills, but will also support their full recovery.

Dr Naa Momo gave this assurance to families of the affected pupils when she paid a visit to them today, Friday, July 31, at the 37 Military Hospital where they are currently receiving treatment.

Describing the incident as heartbreaking, Dr Lartey expressed sympathy to the injured children and their families and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to their welfare.

“As the Minister responsible for children’s welfare, I want to assure the families of the government’s commitment and support, especially that of President John Dramani Mahama, in ensuring the full recovery of the children,” she said.

She further assured parents that they would not bear the financial burden of their children’s medical care.

“The families will not be burdened with the cost of the children’s medical treatment, allowing them to concentrate on providing the emotional care and support their children need,” the Minister added.

She further went on to assure families of the injured children that the circumstances that led to the fatal crash that claimed the life of one of the students, a six-year-old girl who suffered serious injuries. She died in the early hours of Friday, July 31.

Meanwhile, one child reportedly died in the early hours of Friday from the impact of the accident.