Winsome Earle-Sears Campaign Bus Catches Fire; All Safe, Officials Confirm
Winsome Earle-Sears, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and a Republican candidate for governor, experienced a significant incident on Thursday. Her campaign bus caught fire while traveling to a scheduled event in Rockingham County.
In a post on her X account, Earle-Sears confirmed that everyone on board was safe and expressed gratitude to the first responders who arrived promptly at the scene. She stated, “While en route to an event, our campaign bus caught fire. Everyone is safe. Thank you to the first responders who got to the scene quickly — we are so grateful for you.”
Reaction from Political Opponent
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger also took to social media to comment on the incident. She expressed relief that Earle-Sears and her team were unharmed, stating, “I’m relieved to hear Winsome Earle-Sears and her team are safe after her campaign bus caught on fire this afternoon. I’m grateful to our first responders for their quick action — and I’m thinking of the Lt. Governor and her team after this scary incident.”
Incident Details
- Candidate: Winsome Earle-Sears
- Event Location: Rockingham County, Virginia
- Incident Time: Thursday afternoon
- Response: First responders arrived quickly; no injuries reported
This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of campaign logistics and the importance of safety for political candidates and their teams. Earle-Sears’s quick acknowledgment of the responders played a significant role in calming public concern.
