A motorcyclist was injured and transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for treatment after crashing during the ABLP Megacade on Sunday, briefly interrupting festivities as nearby supporters rushed to his aid.

According to Antigua.news, the accident occurred as thousands of supporters participated in the island-wide motorcade, a major show of force for the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party ahead of the April 30 general election.

Bystanders at the scene responded quickly, surrounding the injured man and providing assistance until he was transported from the scene to hospital.

The extent of his injuries was not immediately known at press time, and no official update on his condition had been issued. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.