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12th August 2017
08:25pm BST
Earlier today we reported on the early gatherings of a "Unite The Right" march taking place in Virginia, with the full rally due to take place today. Following early reports of violence between white supremacists and peaceful protesters, a state of emergency was declared in the area, but even that did nothing to stem the issue. Some of the people present were recording the protest when a car suddenly rammed into the crowd, causing a multi-vehicle accident, before reversing and rapidly speeding away. WARNING: viewer discretion is advised for the following footage.I am heartbroken that a life has been lost here. I urge all people of good will--go home.
— Mike Signer (@MikeSigner) August 12, 2017
Others have taken to Twitter to report further escalations in the area, including how the local authorities are attempting to deal with the situation:Video of car hitting anti-racist protestors. Let there be no confusion: this was deliberate terrorism. My prayers with victims. Stay home. pic.twitter.com/MUOZs71Pf4
— Brennan Gilmore (@brennanmgilmore) August 12, 2017
Tear gas is being released. #defendCville #charlottesville pic.twitter.com/Qddz8z0D93
— Héctor E. Alcalá (@Hector_E_Alcala) August 12, 2017
Police in riot gear have now taken the high ground in Emancipation Park. #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/PvS0KImPgK
— Robert King (@RbtKing) August 12, 2017
Another fight. Cops nowhere. pic.twitter.com/MYcXDL2p44
— Baynard Woods (@baynardwoods) August 12, 2017
While some had wondered when the President would weigh in with an opinion, including one particular Trump disliker...Counterprotesters are throwing water balloons filled with pink paint at white nationalists - as seen on this police car pic.twitter.com/4GZ54Ho1yZ
— Ned Oliver (@nedoliver) August 12, 2017
... but Trump did finally take to Twitter to make an announcement on the extremely volatile situation.Hell of a day for the President to forget how to tweet. pic.twitter.com/ABffmwwH8D
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 12, 2017
We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets come together as one!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
More to follow...Am in Bedminster for meetings & press conference on V.A. & all that we have done, and are doing, to make it better-but Charlottesville sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
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