US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has been concerned in a automobile crash.

The Florida governor, who's operating for the 2024 Republican nomination, was concerned in an accident in Tennessee however is unhurt, his marketing campaign press secretary mentioned.

"This morning, the governor was in a car accident while travelling to an event in Chattanooga, Tennessee," mentioned Bryan Griffin.

"He and his team are uninjured."

Police advised native TV it occurred when visitors slowed down and induced 4 vehicles within the motorcade to hit one another. They mentioned one employees member had sustained a minor harm.

The governor's representatives didn't touch upon the specifics, however mentioned he was persevering with to his scheduled occasion.

Mr DeSantis had been attributable to seem in central and jap Tennessee on Tuesday.

The 44-year-old is taken into account former president Donald Trump's important challenger within the Republican contest.

Mr DeSantis has been trailing Mr Trump, with 51% of individuals in a ballot final month saying the ex-president was their first selection and solely 22% selecting his youthful rival.

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However, Mr DeSantis is seen as the one candidate with a practical likelihood of defeating Mr Trump.

As Florida governor he has customary himself as an anti-'woke' warrior, interesting to most of the identical individuals who assist his rival.

The resolution on who will tackle Joe Biden in November 2024 can be made subsequent summer time.