Muscat: North Al Batinah Education has issued a statement regarding the incident of a student falling from a school bus, and has confirmed that the student is in good health.
This came after social media users circulated the news of a student falling from a hole at the bottom of the bus.
The Directorate said in a statement: "With reference to the incident of a student falling from a school bus in North Al Batinah Governorate today, Monday, March 19, 2023, we confirm that the student did not suffer any injury, according to the medical report."
In addition, the Directorate confirmed that the necessary measures will be taken by the competent authorities with the bus driver and its owner. The Directorate also affirmed its constant keenness to follow up on everything related to the safety of its students, and to provide them with safe means of transportation.