Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis <i>was </i>involved in a car accident in Tennessee on Tuesday, his spokesman says.

"This morning, the governor was in a car accident while traveling to an event in Chattanooga, Tennessee," Press Secretary Bryan Griffin told Fox News in a statement. "He and his team are uninjured.&nbsp;

"We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation for his continued protection while on the campaign trail," Griffin added.

<i>This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.</i>

<div class="author-bio"><p>Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.</p></div>

Ron DeSantis is unhurt, his spokesman says, following a car accident he was involved in this morning while traveling to an event in Chattanooga, Tennessee.{ai:summary}<p>Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis survives car accident in Tennessee while traveling to an event. No injuries reported. #politics</p>

DeSantis involved in car accident on drive to Chattanooga; Florida governor unhurt

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