Large political events and presidential visits often attract big crowds. However, the movement of supporters can sometimes lead to unexpected accidents. On Friday, a serious road accident occurred along Oron Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, involving a vehicle carrying political supporters who were on their way to welcome President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Security agencies had earlier introduced traffic restrictions and diversions on major roads ahead of the president’s visit. According to eyewitnesses and early reports shared online, a bus carrying political supporters, mostly women, crashed into a security Hilux vehicle. The supporters were travelling to welcome the president at the airport and attend the reception at the central stadium. The crash badly damaged both vehicles and caused confusion along the road.
The road crash injures APC supporters Uyo incident left one police officer dead and about six passengers seriously injured. However, reports about possible deaths among the female supporters remain unclear.
road crash injures APC supporters Uyo
After the crash, some residents rushed to help people trapped inside the damaged vehicles. Reports that ambulances arrived late or were not available at the scene also raised concerns about emergency services during the president’s visit.
The supporters were part of a large group organised to welcome President Tinubu, who visited Akwa Ibom State to inspect and commission major infrastructure projects. The accident brought sadness to what was expected to be a celebratory visit.
The road crash involving APC supporters in Uyo left one police officer dead at the scene and about six passengers seriously injured. However, reports about possible deaths among the female supporters remain unclear.
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