Daniels hit in head, gets 16 stitches

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Daniels hit in head, gets 16 stitches

Statement issued Friday by the governor's office:

Governor Mitch Daniels received 16 stitches to his forehead Friday afternoon after an accident at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport in Indianapolis.

As he concluded a workout at about 1:30 p.m., he was standing near a door. The door suddenly swung open and struck the governor in the forehead.

The governor’s security detail transported him to Methodist Hospital. He was treated and released and is recovering at home.

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