Dozens Struck Ill At Obama Rally, Collapse
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BOWIE, Md. – About three dozen people have been treated for illness during a rally featuring President Obama at Bowie State University.
Prince George’s County Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady tells WTOP numerous ambulances have been sent to the rally after people started fainting and became dizzy.
The problems could be related to warmer temperatures today. Brady says crowds at the rally were outside and packed shoulder to shoulder.
Two people have been taken to the hospital so far, Brady says. The rest have been treated at the scene.
Officials have set up a triage area inside the gymnasium at Bowie State.
Obama was scheduled to appear in an effort to rally Maryland Democrats for incumbent Gov. Martin O’Malley prior to November’s elections.
The president still spoke despite the health issues in the audience. He implored voters to be ready to fight in the upcoming elections.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Sen. Benjamin Cardin also spoke at the event.
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