US lieutenant governor collapses during Senate session

​​​​​​​By Yasin Gungor

ISTANBUL (AA) - Mississippi Lt.-Gov. Delbert Hosemann, 77, collapsed Wednesday while presiding over a state Senate session.

Hosemann fell forward from his podium before being assisted by staff and senators, as seen in a video on social media.

His condition remains unknown.

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson asked for prayers on X: “Hope you’ll join me in praying for Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and a speedy recovery!”