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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump’s running mate, was unharmed after his plane slid off a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York.

NBC News said the incident happened around 8 p.m. ET.

Emergency crews were on site but a campaign spokesperson told reporters at the scene that no one was injured. He said Pence will be back on the campaign trail Friday as scheduled.

WATCH: A campaign spokesperson reports there were no injuries after a plane carrying Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence slid off a runway at New York’s LaGuardia airport.

0:36 Trump spokesperson says no injuries after Pence plane skids off runway Trump spokesperson says no injuries after Pence plane skids off runway

According to a tweet from NBC reporter Vaughn Hillyard the plane was landing when it slid off the runway.

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**Everyone is okay, including the candidate — but the Pence campaign plane slid off runway upon landing at LaGuardia pic.twitter.com/EDG1GEjVnQ — Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) October 27, 2016

He said Pence himself stood up to ask if everyone was OK.

While leaving the runway, Pence took the time to pose for a picture with firefighters who were called to the scene.

It was raining at the time of the incident. According to the Associated Press, the plane made a rough impact when it landed. The pilot slammed on the brakes and travellers could smell burning rubber.

Passengers, including Pence, were evacuated through the back of the plane.

So thankful everyone on our plane is safe. Grateful for our first responders & the concern & prayers of so many. Back on the trail tomorrow! — Mike Pence (@mike_pence) October 28, 2016

There were around 60 people on board, according to CBS.

The plane was coming from Fort Dodge, Iowa.

There are currently no flights arriving or departing to terminal B. As soon as we have more info on flight operations, we will update here. — LaGuardia Central (@lgacentral) October 28, 2016

*With files from the Associated Press.