Ministry Seeks Explanation After Child Locked in Ritchies Van

The Ministry of Education is demanding an explanation following an incident where a nonverbal child with autism was discovered locked inside a Ritchies school van for several hours. This event occurs shortly after a tragic incident in May where another autistic boy died after leaving a school transport vehicle. The ministry is investigating the circumstances surrounding both occurrences to ensure student safety.

This incident raises serious concerns about the safety protocols in place for transporting vulnerable students.