US Senator rushed to hospital after multi-vehicle pile-up following medical emergency

A US Senator has been rushed to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash, caused by a medical emergency.

Senator Chris Coons, a Democratic lawmaker for Delaware, said he was a passenger and rushed to Beebe Hospital in Lewes, Delaware.

Mr Coons said he was treated for minor injuries at the hospital he said in a statement on social media.

He added: "I'm now home and and expected to make a full and swift recovery."

The 62-year-old thanked the emergency services for their response and care.

He said: "I'm deeply grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the capable doctors and nurses at Beebe Hospital, where I received excellent care.

"I'm feeling relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash."

Authorities had not yet revealed additional details, including how many vehicles were involved in the collision.

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