MAHDIA DORMITORY FIRE: “We have lost many beautiful souls” -Gov’t

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Two official statements have been issued by the government on the tragedy unfolding at the dormitory at the Mahdia Secondary School Dormitory which has claimed the lives of over twenty (20) students. The gov’t says, “We have lost many beautiful souls”.
(First Statement)
It is with heavy heart and pain that the Cabinet is being briefed and kept updated on a horrific fire at the dormitory in Mahdia. All efforts are being made to have a full-scale medical evacuation-supported response.

However, the inclement weather and heavy overcast condition are posing severe challenges to this exercise.

The Ministry of Health and the Joint Services are collaborating to address the situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with our children and their families at this time. We will continue to update as information becomes available.

(Second Statement)

It is with great sadness that we bring to you a heart-wrenching update on the fire at the dormitory at the Mahdia Secondary school. We have lost many beautiful souls in that fire. The death toll currently stands at 20, while several others received injuries.

Five planes have already taken off to Mahdia to support the regional health officials with additional medical supplies and medivacs. At this moment, seven children are prepared to be medivac to Georgetown.

The Prime Minister is leading a team of cabinet and other officials to Madhia whilst Minister Benn is already on the ground. The president and other officials are supporting efforts at Ogle to receive the critical patients and coordinate an emergency plan of action. A full-scale medical emergency action plan has been launched. We ask that our prayers continue to be with these children, their families, and communities.