White House placed under temporary lockdown after car crash near Lafayette Park
Two people were arrested after a vehicle hit a sign and another individual jumped a barricade near the White House on Monday.
The White House underwent a brief lockdown on Monday morning after a vehicle crashed into an informational sign on a sidewalk near Lafayette Park, according to reports from The Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle and The Pioneer.
The incident occurred just before 10:00 am local time on the north side of the park near 16th and H streets NW. Secret Service Police and National Guard personnel responded to the crash, which involved a passenger car hitting the pavement.
A Secret Service spokesperson stated that the driver was combative with law enforcement before being arrested. At approximately 10:02 am, the White House was placed under lockdown and reporters were instructed to stay in the briefing room for about 20 minutes.
During the same period, a second person was arrested after jumping a barricade near the northwest corner of Lafayette Park. President Donald Trump was not in the Oval Office when the events took place.
As a precaution, the Metropolitan Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team swept the vehicle. Roads surrounding Lafayette Park were closed following the incidents.
Authorities are currently investigating both the vehicle crash and the barricade jump, as reported by Fox News.
