Presidential and vice presidential motorcades are complex convoys that are carefully and strategically deployed to transport numerous VIPs, including heads of state. But that doesn't mean their immune to accidents.

According to the Daily Caller, while Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade was traveling through Tennessee, two local police officers in their patrol vehicles collided, sending at least one of them to the hospital in critical condition. 

Both of the law enforcement officers, a Tennessee state trooper and a Maryville Police Department motorcycle officer, were assisting with Vance's motorcade about 17 miles south of Knoxville.

The motorcade was connected to a fundraiser at Blackberry Farm resort in Walland.

What's going on?

Jason Pack, director of communications for the Tennessee Department of Safety, reported that nearly immediately after the accident happened, an ambulance in the motorcade convoy was able to stop and assist on the scene.

The officer who was seriously hurt was treated on the scene by paramedics before he was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Unfortunately, the officer was listed as still being in critical condition as doctors and nurses continue to treat him and save his life.

In a late-breaking update, it was reported that the officer who was critically injured, Justin Brown, appears is if he'll pull through.

'WE ARE GRATEFUL': Police hail a "group of citizens" who jumped in and administered first aid to Officer Justin Brown after he was injured in a crash during VP Vance’s motorcade in Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/JEOLf1IAe0

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The paramedics and other officers who stopped to render first aid after the accident were credited with helping to save Brown's life.

Social media reacts

Users across social media reacted to the news of the crash and the resulting injuries.

"This is a powerful and heartening testament to the strength of community. In a moment of crisis, these citizens did not hesitate to step forward and provide critical aid to an officer in need. Their quick thinking and compassion are truly commendable," one X user wrote.

Another X user wrote, "Courage doesn’t wait for uniforms - it shows up in the moment. Those citizens stepping in to help Officer Brown remind us that real community is built by people who act, not just watch, and that kind of instinct deserves respect."

Thank goodness so many good people stepped in and made sure Brown would ultimately be ok.