A fatal road accident involving a bus conveying All Progressives Congress (APC) women supporters to President Bola Tinubu’s campaign rally has claimed one life and left several others injured in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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The accident occurred on Friday, November 6, along Oron Road, when a Toyota Hilux reportedly rammed into the bus carrying the APC supporters.
Key Highlights
- One person reportedly died in the road accident in Uyo.
- Several APC women supporters sustained injuries.
- The crash occurred along Oron Road in Akwa Ibom State.
- A Toyota Hilux reportedly rammed into the bus conveying the supporters.
- The victims were travelling to President Tinubu’s APC campaign rally.
- Police had yet to issue an official statement at the time of reporting.
Bus Conveying APC Supporters Crashes on Oron Road
The collision reportedly caused extensive damage to the bus, leaving some passengers trapped in the wreckage, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Witnesses and sympathisers at the scene reportedly joined other road users in efforts to rescue the trapped passengers and assist those who were injured.
The victims were said to be travelling to the APC presidential campaign rally in support of President Bola Tinubu when the accident occurred.
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However, the exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, as the police had not released an official statement at the time of filing this report.
The identities of the deceased and injured passengers were also yet to be officially disclosed.
Further details, including the condition of the injured victims and the cause of the accident, are expected as more information emerges from the relevant authorities.
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