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Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal suffers fracture after accident at UConn championship parade

Sen. Richard Blumenthal injured at UConn parade, will undergo surgery
Sen. Richard Blumenthal injured at UConn parade, will undergo surgery 01:04

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal has to have surgery after he was injured while attending the UConn men's basketball team championship parade Saturday.

According to Blumenthal's office, a paradegoer tripped and fell onto the senator from behind.

READ MORE: UConn Huskies men's basketball team celebrated at championship parade in Hartford

Blumenthal suffered a fracture and will undergo routine surgery Sunday.

The senator anticipates a full recovery.

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