NC senator collapses during race, taken away in ambulance

Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, DC, race Wednesday morning and was taken away by ambulance.

In this April 7, 2017 file photo, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Tillis collapsed Wednesday, May 17, 2017, during Washington race, received CPR, as was taken away in ambulance. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) — In this April 7, 2017, photo, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Tillis, 57, was seen on the ground being administered CPR by bystanders at about 15-20 minutes into the race, which started at 8 a.m. The three-mile race was being held in Anacostia Park in the southeast part of the city.

Tillis at first appeared unconscious but was revived and breathing when taken away by ambulance from the ACLI Capital Challenge Three Mile Team Race. Tillis was participating in the ACLI Capital Challenge race, an annual event in Anacostia Park in the district. He was leading his own team, “Team Tillis.”

— AP