Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump’s running mate, was unharmed after his plane slid off a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
NBC News said the incident happened around 8 p.m. ET.
Emergency crews were on site but a campaign spokesperson told reporters at the scene that no one was injured. He said Pence will be back on the campaign trail Friday as scheduled.
WATCH: A campaign spokesperson reports there were no injuries after a plane carrying Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence slid off a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport.
According to a tweet from NBC reporter Vaughn Hillyard the plane was landing when it slid off the runway.
He said Pence himself stood up to ask if everyone was OK.
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While leaving the runway, Pence took the time to pose for a picture with firefighters who were called to the scene.
It was raining at the time of the incident. According to the Associated Press, the plane made a rough impact when it landed. The pilot slammed on the brakes and travellers could smell burning rubber.
Passengers, including Pence, were evacuated through the back of the plane.
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There were around 60 people on board, according to CBS.
The plane was coming from Fort Dodge, Iowa.
*With files from the Associated Press.
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