Education Minister Tarek Shawki ordered an immediate investigation into the unfortunate death of child Malika Ahmed Sobhy at kindergarten when her school-bus ran over her.
Shawki expressed sincere condolences the child’s family, asking God to grant her mercy and her family patience and solace.
A ministry committee was also assigned to investigate the cause of the accident. The ministry stressed that whoever will prove responsible or neglectful toward the child will be punished.
The child’s father confirmed the death of his daughter and demanded those responsible for the incident to be sent to interrogation.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm