Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident, security guard says

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been injured in a car accident in the US state of New Hampshire, his security guard has said.

Giuliani’s car was struck from behind at high speed while travelling on a highway, according to a statement posted on social media.

“He was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg,” the statement from security guard Michael Ragusa says.

Giuliani, 81, became known as “America’s Mayor” after leading New York through 9/11. He later became an adviser and then personal lawyer to Donald Trump, though the two have since parted ways.