Tim Walz unharmed after motorcade vehicles involved in crash

Some journalists and campaign staff were injured but the candidate for vice-president was not hurt.

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Mr Walz was not hurt.

The crash happened around 13:00 local time (18:00 GMT) on Monday. The cars involved were at the rear of the motorcade and were carrying members of the press who travel with Mr Walz.

Reporters said they were "violently thrown forward" after being hit from behind, sending their vehicle into the car in front of them. At least one person was injured.

It is unclear what caused the crash, which occurred on Interstate 794.

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