Former N.Y.C. Mayor Rudy Giuliani Seriously Injured in New Hampshire Car Accident

Rudy Giuliani has been seriously injured in a car accident.

The former New York City mayor’s head of security, Michael Ragusa, shared a statement on Instagram, revealing that Giuliani, 81, was involved in the incident in New Hampshire on Saturday, Aug. 30.

Ragusa said Giuliani “was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident” and “immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911.”

“He remained on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety. Following this, while traveling on the highway, Mayor Giuliani’s vehicle was struck from behind at high speed,” the statement continued.

Ragusa said the politician “was transported to a nearby trauma center, where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.”

Giuliani’s business partner, identified by the New York Post as Maria Ryan, arrived at the New Hampshire hospital soon after to “oversee his care.” Ryan is also a nurse, the outlet said.

“He’s getting further tests and stabilization of his injuries,” Ryan told the Post.

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Ragusa added that the former Associate Attorney General is expected to be hospitalized for two or three days, and he will then wear a brace for his broken vertebrae.

“The mayor is in great spirits. He’s a beast. He survived 9/11,” Ragusa said, referencing Giuliani’s tenure as mayor in Manhattan from 1994 to 2001.