Many feared dead as truck conveying peoples democratic party supporters crashes in Plateau state
The truck conveying supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on on return from a campaign lag-off on Saturday crashed in Panyam area of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, as many of them feared dead and others sustained injuries.
Penpushing reports that Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Plateau State Command Peter Longsan, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the casualty figure is yet to be ascertained as many people had been taken to various hospitals by both officials of the corps and volunteers
“Our officers just finished taking the victims to the hospital, as to the details, we cannot ascertain as some of the victims were evacuated by other volunteers. The unit commander there said the comprehensive report which will comprise of the number of people involved, number of vehicles involved, the casualty rate, etc will be made available later,” he said.
Penpushing also reports that the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Caleb Mutfwang, in reaction to the sad development was quoted saying he was saddened by the event.
“On a sad note, a truck conveying some supporters of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), from the gubernatorial campaigns flag-off and zonal rally of the Central Zone, Plateau State, in Pankshin, had an accident on Saturday evening after the rally, around Jwak Village, just before Panyam Bridge, Mangu Local Government Area (LGA).
“The supporters who are mostly young people, sustained injuries of varying proportions, while some regrettably lost their lives. The governorship candidate, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang (BCM), is deeply saddened by the unfortunate event, and is currently involved in evaluating those severely injured from different hospitals in Mangu, to Jos, where they would hopefully receive better attention and care’.
“While we appreciate all first responders who are currently assisting with the evacuation effort, our thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected by the sad event,” a statement by the candidate read.
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