POLITICS
President Biden’s motorcade crashed into by car: what we know
Given the current political environment, Sunday evening saw an incident that immediately raised alarm bells surrounding POTUS and his wife.
In what was initially a startling incident on Sunday night, President Joe Biden’s motorcade was involved in a collision with a car, raising immediate concerns for his safety. Fortunately, both President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were confirmed to be safe following the incident, which occurred shortly after their departure from the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign headquarters in Wilmington.
Biden motorcade incident: what car crashed?
The collision happened at around 8:07 p.m. local time, just as the Bidens were leaving the campaign headquarters where they had dined with members of his re-election team. A silver sedan, bearing Delaware license plates, struck an SUV that was part of the president’s security detail. This incident took place at an intersection near the entrance of the campaign headquarters, moments after President Biden responded to a query from a reporter.
Television footage captured the aftermath of the collision, showing Secret Service agents swiftly escorting President Biden to his vehicle. The silver sedan involved in the crash sustained damage to its bumper and was quickly encircled by security officers. Dramatically, agents cornered the car and drew their weapons on the driver, who was seen with his hands raised in response.
The precise cause of the collision and the subsequent actions of the security personnel have not yet been fully disclosed. However, the swift response of the Secret Service in ensuring the President’s safety was evident.
Following the incident, the Bidens safely returned to their home in Wilmington. The White House press pool provided details of the incident but has not yet released further information about the investigation into the crash or the condition of the driver involved.
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This incident, occurring amidst the bustling activities of a campaign season, highlights the constant vigilance required for the protection of high-profile figures like the President. It also serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of such public appearances and the inherent risks involved.
As of now, there are no reported injuries from the incident, and further details are awaited as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding this unusual collision.