The campaign for Republican presidential contender and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the candidate and a few of his team members were involved in a vehicular accident on their way to a campaign event on Tuesday.

DeSantis and his staff emerged unscathed from the incident, the Hill reported, citing the campaign.

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Bryan Griffin, the press secretary for DeSantis's campaign, said: "This morning, the governor encountered a car accident en route to a campaign event in Chattanooga, Tennessee."

Griffin expressed gratitude for the nationwide prayers and well wishes for DeSantis's ongoing safety during his campaign travels.

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