Security Alert Near Biden’s Campaign Headquarters: Presidential Motorcade Involved in Collision
Wilmington, Delaware — Security Stirred as Presidential Convoy Faces Unforeseen Collision
Joe Biden at the moment of the accident (AFP)
In a Startling development yesterday evening near the election campaign headquarters of President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, a sudden vehicular collision involving a car from the president’s motorcade led to heightened security measures.
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Car crashes into Joe Biden's motorcade after a campaign event in Delaware
Biden looks on as it happens then gets whisked away
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According to a statement by Steve Kubic, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, at approximately 8:09 PM local time (01:09 GMT), a passenger vehicle collided with a Secret Service SUV that was part of the route security for President Biden’s motorcade.
| Time (Local) | Incident | Location | Parties Involved | Impact on President Biden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:09 PM | Car Collision | Wilmington, DE | Passenger Car & Secret Service Vehicle | Secured and moved from the scene |
President and First Lady’s Status:
The White House official reassured that both President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were unharmed in the incident. They had just concluded dinner with campaign staff at the time.
As reporters gathered at the scene, they witnessed the rapid response of the President’s security team. The silver-colored vehicle responsible for the incident, bearing Delaware license plates, was quickly approached by armed Secret Service agents. The driver complied with security personnel, raising hands in surrender.
Evacuation Measures:
Security also extended to the assembled reporters, with officials instructing them to vacate the area for safety concerns. “The area is being cleared; you need to leave,” stated one of the campaign staff.
The Secret Service confirmed that no additional protective measures were deemed necessary following the incident, and the president’s motorcade departed without further issue.
This incident underscores the constant vigilance required by the Secret Service and the unpredictability of security scenarios, even in seemingly controlled environments. Further details are awaited as the investigation into the collision progresses.
