Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison‘s security team met an accident on Thursday during an election campaign visit to the state of Tasmania. The Prime Minister was not in the car at the time of the accident.

Authorities said in a statement on Thursday that at least four law enforcement officers suffered “non-life threatening injuries” but were taken to the hospital after the accident.

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The vehicle reportedly collided with another car, the passenger of which was not harmed, according to BBC reports. Prime Minister Scott Morrison was forced to call off the remaining campaign events on Thursday because of the accident.

The Prime Minister’s security vehicle rolled off the road after the other car “collided with the rear of the police vehicle, while attempting to merge”, Tasmanian law enforcement officials said in a statement.

The Australian Prime Minister’s office also gave updates on the situation and said that out of the four injured police officers, two were of the federal police force and the other two belonged to the Tasmania Police force. All the officers were conscious when taken to the hospital after the crash, BBC reported citing the statement from the Prime Minister’s office.

The statement added that the family members of the police officers have been contacted and informed about the health condition.

The Prime Minister is always extremely grateful for the protection provided by his security team and extends his best wishes for their recovery and to their families”, the statement read, according to BBC reports.

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Labor Leader Anthony Albanese also passed on his wishes to the local authorities after the accident. “They do a fantastic job and I wish all a speedy recovery,” he said.

Australian media reported that Tasmanian police and emergency services are currently deployed to Elizabeth Town, where the two vehicles collided. Officials also advised motorists to avoid the area due to police presence.