White House Goes Into Temporary Lockdown After Vehicle Crashes Near North Lawn
The crash prompted a temporary White House lockdown as the driver punched at Secret Service agents and National Guard soldiers, officials said.
- On Monday, an individual crashed a car into a sign at Lafayette Square Park, directly north of the White House, prompting a temporary lockdown of the executive mansion.
- The driver exited the smoking vehicle and began throwing punches at Secret Service agents and National Guard soldiers who responded to the scene.
- Around 10:00 am, Secret Service officials ordered reporters at the White House to remain indoors; agents allowed press to return to the West Wing by 10:30 am.
- President Donald Trump remains at the White House, though he has not been seen publicly since the security incident unfolded on Monday.
- It remains unclear whether the crash was intentional or accidental, as the Secret Service investigates the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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The White House Activates Its Security Protocol for a Vehicle that Crashed Into Its Outer Perimeter.
The U.S. Presidential Secret Service activated a security protocol at the White House after a vehicle crashed into the outer perimeter of the compound.
Incident prompted immediate security response, with Secret Service personnel ordering White House press corps to move inside building
On Monday, the U.S. Presidential Secret Service activated a security protocol at the White House after a car crashed on the outer perimeter of the compound. Agents have instructed journalists present outside the White House to guard themselves in the press room around 1002 local time (15.02 GMT), shortly after the vehicle is stamped against an information panel at Lafayette Park, which is located north of the presidential residence.
A car attacked the perimeter of the White House, activating a security protocol.The incident led journalists to take refuge.Agents arrested the driver after a struggle.The National Guard, deployed by the president, attended the scene.
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