A member of the security team protecting Prince Harry and Meghan has described a “chaotic” chase in New York involving paparazzi photographers on Tuesday, saying it could have ended with fatalities
Speaking exclusively to CNN, Chris Sanchez said the Sussexes were chased by photographers after leaving the Women of Vision Awards at the city’s Ziegfeld Ballroom. In the end, no-one was injured and the couple arrived safely, but shake, at the apartment where they were staying, he said. “I have never seen, experienced anything like this. What we were dealing with was very chaotic. There were about a dozen vehicles: cars, scooters and bicycles,” Sanchez told CNN’s Max Foster..
Police said the incident was “challenging” but there were no collisions and no-one was hurt. Sanchez said he “was concerned about the principals but more about the public because they were being so erratic. People were on sidewalks and crossing streets and the were crossing red lights. We did everything by the letter of law.” After the incident, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “were scared, exhausted, but relieved to be back,” he added.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince Harry, wife Meghan in 'near catastrophic car chase' with paparazzi - Harry's spokespersonBritain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a 'near catastrophic car chase' involving paparazzi photographers, a spokesperson for the prince said on Wednesday. It occurred after the couple had attended an awards ceremony held in New York by the Ms. Foundation for Women, where Meghan was honoured for her work. Pictures that have appeared on social media have shown Harry, Meghan and her mother, Doria Ragland, in a taxi.
Read more »
‘Shaken’ Meghan Markle, Prince Harry involved in ‘near-fatal’ paparazzi chase in NYCThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex were left “extremely upset and shaken” after being caught up in a horrifying paparazzi chase in NYC on Tuesday evening.
Read more »
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Followed by Paparazzi in 'Near-Fatal' 2-Hour ChasePrince Harry must have had a bone-chilling case of deja vu Tuesday night after he and Meghan Markle were followed by paparazzi in what his people are calling a 'near catastrophic' car chase.
Read more »
Prince Harry and Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic car chase' involving paparazzi in NY | CNNPrince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were in a 'near catastrophic car chase' involving paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night, his spokesperson says
Read more »
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Followed by Paparazzi in Wild, 2-Hour ChasePrince Harry must have had a bone-chilling case of deja vu Tuesday night after he and Meghan Markle were followed by paparazzi in what his people are calling a 'near catastrophic chase.'
Read more »