An Akwa Ibom State Transport Corporation bus carrying women to welcome President Bola Tinubu was involved in a collision with a security vehicle along Oron Road in Uyo. The incident occurred as supporters moved to join Governor Umo Eno in receiving the President, who arrived in the state for an official visit.
The crash involved the transport bus and a security Hilux van, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles and leaving multiple occupants injured. Eyewitness accounts and video footage from the aftermath showed bystanders and early responders working to evacuate victims from the wreckage.
Paul James, the Public Relations Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps in Akwa Ibom State, confirmed that a response team was deployed to the scene. However, officials stated that the full extent of the casualties and the exact causes of the collision were still being determined.
The accident occurred against the backdrop of preparations for the presidential visit, which drew large crowds of supporters and stakeholders to the area. President Tinubu and his wife were later received by state leadership to inaugurate regional infrastructure projects.
Source reporting: Vanguard — 2026-11-06 13:37:28
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