Breaking news out of D.C. where we’re seeing reports that Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) has collapsed during a race and was taken away in an ambulance:
BREAKING: Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapses during DC race, gets CPR, taken away in ambulance.
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 17, 2017
Sen. Tillis tweeted out a picture from the race earlier this morning:
Team Tillis is ready for the @ACLINews #CapChallenge in support of @fidelco. pic.twitter.com/K3nat4crji
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) May 17, 2017
We’ll update this post as soon as we learn more.
Update 1:
At today's ACLI race, 3 men saved the life of Senator Thom Tillis of NC #bravery @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/gp56mXRvkz
— Debra Alfarone (@DebraAlfarone) May 17, 2017
Update 2:
**BREAKING** NC Senator Thom Tillis first appeared unconscious but was revived and breathing when taken away by… https://t.co/ROAo4Exgni
— Cody Alcorn (@CodyAlcorn) May 17, 2017
Update 3. Great news:
I'm doing well. Looking forward to getting back to work. Thanks for all of your prayers and well wishes. #CapChallenge pic.twitter.com/uQGQp85qzR
— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) May 17, 2017
Editor’s note: The title of this post was changed once new information became available as to the senator’s medical condition.
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