Rep. Ralph Hall (R-Texas) has been injured in a car accident, the local ABC affiliate in Dallas-Forth worth reports:
Hall — who at age 91 is the oldest serving member of Congress — was airlifted by medical helicopter to Medical Center of Plano for treatment. His condition was not available.According to preliminary information, Hall was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck by another. [WFAA.com]
Update: Hall is in stable condition, a hospital spokesperson has told the local NBC station.
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