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Donald Trump’s running mate Mike Pence escapes ‘fatal accident’ as plane skids off runway at LaGuardia airport in New York

REPUBLICAN vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence has had a narrow escape after his campaign plane skidded off the runway while landing at LaGuardia airport in New York.

The plane made a rough impact on touchdown but Donald Trump's running mate emerged unscathed.

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Trump's running mate Mike Pence made narrow escape after plane skiddedCredit: AP:Associated Press
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The plane made a rough impact on touchdown in New YorkCredit: AP:Associated Press

Live TV footage showed him standing in the rain near the plane among emergency vehicles, talking to police and other officials after the incident shortly before 8pm on Thursday night.

He tweeted: "So thankful everyone on our plane is safe. Grateful for our first responders & the concern & prayers of so many. Back on the trail tomorrow!"

The pilot reportedly slammed on the brakes and passengers on the aircraft could smell burning rubber.

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The incident happened shortly before 8pm on Thursday nightCredit: AP:Associated Press

The plane, which had around 30 people on board, had been delayed taking off from Fort Dodge, Iowa because bad weather was expected en route.

Pence, the governor of Indiana, had been at a campaign event in the state.

Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence's campaign plane skids off the runway during landing in New York
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Trump called the Republican vice-presidential nominee to 'check on him'Credit: EPA

Republican presidential nominee Trump called Pence to check on him after the incident.

"Mr Trump did reach out to Gov Pence. He's glad that everyone on board is safe," Trump spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said.

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