Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur of Ohio has released her first video message since being injured in a hit-and-run car accident in Toledo, giving constituents an update on her recovery. The 80-year-old, who is the longest-serving woman in the history of the US House of Representatives, said she was making "very rapid" progress and is now undergoing rehabilitation ahead of returning to Washington and to a closely watched midterm race in a battleground district.

Kaptur has left hospital and is focusing on rehabilitation before resuming her duties in Congress. Her seat is considered a key contest in the upcoming midterm elections, adding political significance to how quickly she is able to return to public life and campaigning.