Several injured as bus conveying APC supporters to welcome Tinubu crashes in Akwa Ibom

Several persons have reportedly sustained injuries after a bus conveying supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to welcome President Bola Tinubu crashed in Akwa Ibom State.

The accident, involving an Akwa Ibom State Transport Corporation (AKTC) bus and a security Hilux van, occurred along Oron Road while the supporters were reportedly heading to the airport.

The Public Relations Officer, Road Safety Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Akwa Ibom State Command, Paul James, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.

However, he said the command was yet to ascertain the number of casualties and the circumstances surrounding the crash.

According to Vanguard, the victims were among APC supporters mobilised to join Governor Umo Eno in welcoming Tinubu to the state.

Both vehicles were reportedly badly damaged in the collision, leaving several occupants injured and requiring emergency assistance.

A witness, Nsikakabasi Akpan, who recorded the aftermath of the accident, shared a video showing emergency responders and other people making efforts to evacuate injured victims trapped in the wreckage.

Akpan described the incident as a collision involving a bus conveying women to the airport to welcome the President and a security Hilux vehicle.

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