The driver of a van that crashed through a temporary security barrier near the White House was arrested.
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The incident took place this morning, March 11. A spokesperson for the Secret Service told the New York Post that the incident took place at 6:26 a.m. Eastern time near Madison Place and H Street Northwest. That is north of the executive mansion.
Who Crashed Into the White House Barricade?
At this time, the driver of the van has not been identified. He was detained by uniformed officers, and although charges are pending, no specific details have been shared.
Following the initial response, the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., said it was called in to assist the Secret Service about 10 minutes after the incident. The bomb squad later checked the van and declared it was safe.
Subsequently, the streets surrounding the crash site were blocked off by police and Secret Service just after 8 a.m. Officers were unable to give further details to reporters at that time. According to the Secret Service, the streets were reopened by 10 a.m. Eastern time.
Was President Donald Trump at the White House?
President Donald Trump was at the White House when the incident occurred. He is scheduled to travel to Ohio and then Kentucky later today.
Security has been increased at sensitive sites around the country, including U.S. outposts worldwide. These measures are connected to the ongoing war involving the United States and Israeli forces against Iran.
