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 Bullet points of Walz’s motorcade involved in a crash on the way to a campaign stop, with a 'few minor injuries'
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's motorcade was involved in a minor crash on Labor Day, causing some minor injuries.
- Walz condemned Hamas as a 'brutal terrorist organization' after being criticized for appearing to miss a question about murdered hostages in Gaza.
- The crash occurred while Walz was headed to a campaign stop in Wisconsin, and several vehicles in his motorcade were involved.
- Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden called to check in on Walz and his staff after the crash, showing their concern.
- The cause of the crash is still unknown, but Walz said everyone involved is expected to be okay.
- The incident happened between vans near the back of the motorcade, and a Walz staff member was treated by medics at the scene with a broken arm.
- Walz thanked the U.S. Secret Service and local first responders for their quick reaction to help after the crash.