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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fractured her right elbow on Wednesday, hours after she delivered her first major foreign policy speech on India. "On the way to the White House late this afternoon, Secretary Clinton fell and suffered a right elbow fracture," her Chief of Staff Cheryl D Mills said.
"She was treated at The George Washington University Hospital before heading home. She will undergo surgery to repair her elbow in the upcoming week," Mills said. 62-year-old Clinton appreciates the professionalism and kindness she received from the medical team who treated her and looks forward to resuming her full schedule soon,Mills said. During her speech, Clinton said she is looking forward to visit India next month.
Image: Hours after addressing the 34th Anniversary "Synergies Summit" at US India Business Council in Washington DC on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fractured her right elbow.
Photograph: Jay Mandal Text: PTI