Rudy Giuliani seriously injured in car accident after stopping to help domestic violence victim, his spokesperson says
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in hospital after car crash
- Rudy Giuliani, 81, sustained injuries in a car accident in New Hampshire on Saturday night.
- His vehicle was struck from behind at high speed shortly after he had stopped to assist a woman involved in a domestic violence incident, a spokesperson said.
- Giuliani was transported to a trauma centre, where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
- His spokesperson confirmed he is in good spirits and recovering, though he is expected to remain in hospital for a few more days and will require a brace.
- Fellow Republicans and his son have publicly expressed their well wishes for his recovery.