Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell escaped “without major injury” after his official vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier this morning (March 14), according to a statement issued by his office.

The statement indicated that Mitchell, who led the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to power in the 2022 general election, was traveling to the Parliament when his vehicle was involved in the accident “with oncoming traffic”.

Said the statement: “The Prime Minister is unharmed, and all involved escaped without major injury.”

It quoted Mitchell as expressing concern for the drivers, noting that not all injuries produce immediate pain.

According to the release, the 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.