Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was seriously injured in a car crash in New Hampshire after helping a domestic violence victim, said Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s head of security.New Hampshire State Police said the crash happened on Saturday just before 10 p.m. on Interstate 93 northbound in Manchester. Authorities said the crash happened across from where troopers were investigating a reported domestic violence incident. Ragusa said Giuliani was a passenger in a Ford Bronco that was struck from behind by a Honda HRV after he had been flagged down by a woman claiming to be the victim of that same domestic violence incident.Police said the Honda’s driver was a 19-year-old from Concord.Ragusa said Giuliani called police and stayed with the woman until help arrived. Giuliani was taken to a local hospital, where Ragusa said he suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured thoracic vertebra. Ragusa said this was not a targeted attack and is asking the public to respect Giuliani’s privacy and recovery.”Mayor Giuliani is in great spirits following the incident. He is fully alert and conscious, and his medical team is pleased with his progress. The mayor is eager to return to his work and looks forward to getting back to business in just a few days. He and his family are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and support, and he asks everyone to continue respecting his privacy as he focuses on recovery,” Ragusa said.The 19-year-old driver and Giuliani’s driver were also injured but are expected to recover.No charges have been filed, and the crash remains under investigation.

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was seriously injured in a car crash in New Hampshire after helping a domestic violence victim, said Michael Ragusa, Giuliani’s head of security.

New Hampshire State Police said the crash happened on Saturday just before 10 p.m. on Interstate 93 northbound in Manchester.

Authorities said the crash happened across from where troopers were investigating a reported domestic violence incident.

Ragusa said Giuliani was a passenger in a Ford Bronco that was struck from behind by a Honda HRV after he had been flagged down by a woman claiming to be the victim of that same domestic violence incident.

Police said the Honda’s driver was a 19-year-old from Concord.

Ragusa said Giuliani called police and stayed with the woman until help arrived.

Giuliani was taken to a local hospital, where Ragusa said he suffered multiple injuries, including a fractured thoracic vertebra.

Ragusa said this was not a targeted attack and is asking the public to respect Giuliani’s privacy and recovery.

“Mayor Giuliani is in great spirits following the incident. He is fully alert and conscious, and his medical team is pleased with his progress. The mayor is eager to return to his work and looks forward to getting back to business in just a few days. He and his family are grateful for the outpouring of prayers and support, and he asks everyone to continue respecting his privacy as he focuses on recovery,” Ragusa said.

The 19-year-old driver and Giuliani’s driver were also injured but are expected to recover.

No charges have been filed, and the crash remains under investigation.