Several press vans traveling with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s motorcade were involved in a crash on Monday as the Democratic vice presidential nominee headed to a campaign stop in Milwaukee.
WISN political director Matt Smith reported on X, formerly Twitter, that the motorcade was heading to Milwaukee Area Labor Council’s “Laborfest,” where Walz is expected to speak this afternoon.
Smith reported that the motorcade carrying Walz and Wisconsin Representative Gwen Moore were “still en route” but shared videos of several white vans, including one marked with a sign that read “Press 1,” stopped on the side of the interstate following the crash.
A spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign said that the crash occurred toward the rear of the motorcade, while Walz was riding in a car closer to the front.
The spokesperson added that Harris spoke with Walz shortly after the crash and that the governor was not injured, per a report from the Associated Press.
Walz was scheduled to address the “Laborfest” crowd at 2 p.m. local time and will be joined by his wife, Gwen, and Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.
Walz addressed reports of the crash while speaking with union leaders in Milwaukee and said that he is “relieved to say that with a few minor injuries, everybody’s going to be okay.”
“We certainly appreciate their concern,” Walz said.
Monday marks Walz’s third campaign stop in Wisconsin since being chosen as Harris’ running mate.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to join his running mate in Pittsburgh during the city’s Labor Day parade.
On Monday, as the Democratic vice presidential nominee made his way to a campaign stop in Milwaukee, several press vans that were part of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s motorcade were involved in an accident.
Some pool reporters accompanying Walz’s team reportedly reported that following the van crash in Milwaukee County, press personnel as well as some campaign staff members were assessed by medical professionals. The motorcade was en route to the Milwaukee Area Labor Council’s “Laborfest,” where Walz is scheduled to give a speech this afternoon, according to a report by Matt Smith, the political director of WISN, on X, the former Twitter.
Smith shared videos of multiple white vans, one with a sign that read “Press 1,” stopped on the side of the interstate after the crash, but she also reported that the motorcade carrying Walz and Wisconsin Representative Gwen Moore was “still en route.”.
The crash happened shortly before 1 p.m., according to Jazmine Ulloa of the New York Times. M. CDT and that one of her press van’s employees “looked to have a sprained or broken arm and is being treated by medics.”. Although everyone else seems to be in good condition, they are all shaken. “. .
According to a representative for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, Walz was traveling in a car that was closer to the front of the motorcade when the collision happened. According to an Associated Press report, the governor was unharmed, the spokesperson said, and Harris had a conversation with Walz not long after the collision.
Around 1:50 p.m., Ulloa reported to X that campaign staff and pool reporters had been loaded into new vans. M. CDT. Walz was supposed to speak to the “Laborfest” attendees at 2:00 p.m. M. local time. Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and his spouse, Gwen, will also be present.
“The cause of the crash remains unknown,” Ulloa continued.
While addressing the crash reports, Walz expressed his relief that everyone would be alright, citing a few minor injuries. He made these remarks while addressing union leaders in Milwaukee. “.”.
In addition, he mentioned that President Joe Biden and Senator Harris both called his staff to offer their gratitude to the U.S. s. The Secret Service and nearby emergency personnel for their prompt reaction to the collision.
Walz responded, “We certainly appreciate their concern.”.
An email requesting more details has been sent by Newsweek to Walz’s staff.
Since being selected as Harris’ running mate, Walz will make his third campaign stop in Wisconsin on Monday. Though the race between the vice president and former President Donald Trump is still close, Democrats have made significant progress in the crucial battleground state since Harris assumed the top spot on the ticket.
With union leaders in Pennsylvania and Michigan, Harris spent the Labor Day holiday campaigning. In Pittsburgh, Joe Biden will accompany his running mate in the Labor Day parade.
09/02/24, at 5:05 p.m. M. ET: More details and background have been added to this story.
