The vans behind the cavalcade of Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz were involved in a crash on Monday afternoon in Milwaukee on Interstate 794. The crash took place in some press vans trailing behind the motorcade but Tim Walz remained unhurt. Walz was on his way to attend a rally in Milwaukee on Labor Day. President Joe Biden called up Governor Walz to check upon him from his Air Force One as Biden was traveling to Pittsburgh for a joint campaign with Vice President Kamala Harris. Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris also called upon her running mate Walz after the crash took place. The Harris campaign stated that the cars that were involved in the crash were at the rear end. Walz was traveling in the front. As per journalists, a staff member in one of the press vans got hurt in the hand and is being treated for a broken arm, according to a CBS News report. Walz later spoke about the accident and said, “Some of my staff and members of the press that were traveling up with us were involved in a traffic accident on the way here today.” Hoping everyone's — JD Vance (@JDVance) September 2, 2024 The reason behind the crash wasn’t immediately clear, which happened at around 1pm local time and caused minor injuries, reported news agency Associated Press. Walz further added about the accident, “President Biden and Vice President Harris called to check in, and we certainly appreciate their concern, and I want to express my sincere thanks to the US Secret Service and all the local first responders for their quick reaction.” Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Senator JD Vance also checked upon his competitor Tim Walz and tweeted, “Hoping everyone's OK”.
