The incident took place on Monday, just before 1:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. in Poland), when column with US vice presidential candidate Tim Walz was heading from the airport to the rally in Milwaukee in the state of Wisconsin.
USA: Tim Walz's motorcade crash. Several people injured
According to the journalist's report, one of the vehicles carrying reporters he drove into the back of the car in front of him, and then another car in the column drove into their car“The passengers were thrown forward violently as our van struck the one in front of us and was hit from behind,” it reads.
Staff Wrong Harris later reported that the accident involved vehicles at the rear of the column, and Walz was traveling in one of the cars in front..
Several people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including a suspected broken arm and concussion. Some of the journalists had scrapes and bruises, and one suffered a nose injury.
Tim Walz Visits Injured in Hospital: 'We Appreciate the Concern'
After the accident Walz visited the accident victims in the hospital. – We spoke with the staff. I am relieved to say that apart from a few minor injuries, no one was seriously hurt – he said.
– President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris called to check on what happened and they certainly did we appreciate their concern. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Secret Service and all local emergency services for their quick response and assistance, the governor added.
Monday's events with the vice presidential candidate were the first time Walz has used a plane chartered by the headquarters. On the fuselage of the plane is visible the American flag, the inscription “Harris-Walz” and their campaign slogan: “A New Way Forward”.