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Grenada\u2019s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell escaped \u201cwithout major injury\u201d after his official vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday morning, according to a statement issued by his office.<\/p>

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It said that Mitchell, who led the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to power in the 2022 general election, was traveling to the Parliament when his vehicle was involved in the accident \u201cwith oncoming traffic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Prime Minister is unharmed, and all involved escaped without major injury,\u201d the statement said, quoting Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell as expressing concern for the drivers, noting that not all injuries produce immediate pain.<\/p>

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\u201cThe Office of the Prime Minister is currently working to ensure that all parties receive a medical exam, following the incident, to rule out the risk of potential complications,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>

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Grenada\u2019s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell escaped \u201cwithout major injury\u201d after his official vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday morning, according to a statement issued by his office. 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