Key takeaways:
- Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal fractured his femur during a University of Connecticut men’s basketball victory parade on Saturday.
- The incident occurred when a fellow parade attendee tripped and fell on Blumenthal.
- Blumenthal is expected to make a full recovery following routine surgery.
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal will undergo routine surgery on Sunday after fracturing his femur during a University of Connecticut men’s basketball victory parade on Saturday.
The incident occurred when a fellow parade attendee tripped and fell on Blumenthal, resulting in the fracture. Blumenthal took to Twitter to confirm the injury, saying, “I did indeed fracture my femur after a fellow parade goer tripped & fell on me during the parade today.”
In response to Blumenthal’s tweet, fellow Connecticut Democrat Senator Chris Murphy tweeted, “Most Dick Blumenthal thing ever.” Blumenthal then replied, “Routine surgery tomorrow just to make sure everything heals properly.”
The parade was held in honor of the UConn Huskies’ NCAA men’s basketball title, which they won last week. Blumenthal is expected to make a full recovery following the surgery.
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