Press vans following Walz’s motorcade involved in crash

Press vans following Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’s motorcade were involved in a crash in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon while en route to a campaign stop at Henry Maier Festival Park.
Vans towards the rear of the motorcade, carrying approximately 15 to 20 press and campaign staff members, pulled off the freeway following the accident, and people were checked for injuries by first responders.
Walz’s vehicle was not affected, and he continued toward the Summerfest grounds to speak with union members at Laborfest, an event put on each year by the Milwaukee Area Labor Council.
A campaign staffer was taken to the hospital with an injured arm; all other injuries were said to be minor. A statement from the Secret Service indicated the crash happened just before 1 p.m. (Central) along northbound Interstate 43, just north of downtown Milwaukee, and involved three “support vehicles.” The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and photographer were among the media members traveling in the vans. The vans were transporting pool reporters, who travel with Walz while he’s in Wisconsin.
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Walz began his speech at Laborfest by addressing the crash and thanking the U.S. Secret Service and first responders for their quick reaction. 
“I’m relieved to say, with a few minor injuries, everybody’s going to be OK,” Walz said. “President Biden and Vice President Harris called to check in, and we certainly appreciate their concern.”
Details on what led to the crash were not immediately available. However, reporters on the scene noted that other cars were driving on the highway at the time, which was unusual since other traffic is typically prevented from accessing roadways alongside motorcades.
After Laborfest, Walz did not immediately return to the airport but instead made a stop at Froedtert Hospital to check on the injured staffer.Reporters were told that the staffer was in good condition.
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