White House placed under lockdown after car crashes near premises
A car crashed into a signpost near the US president's residence in Washington DC, prompting a security response.
Quick Look
- The White House was briefly locked down after a silver sedan crashed into a signpost near Lafayette Square in Washington DC.
- President Donald Trump was inside the residence during the incident; the driver's identity and motive remain under investigation.
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Why It Matters
The White House is the official residence and workplace of the US President. Lafayette Square is a public park located directly north of the White House complex.
The White House was placed under a temporary lockdown on Monday after a car crashed into a signpost near the US president's residence in Washington DC. US President Donald Trump was reportedly inside the White House when the incident occurred.
According to New York Post, the car jumped a curb and plowed into an informational sign near the White House. The crash prompted police to order the driver to the ground as the Secret Service moved journalists indoors.
Video footage circulating online showed a silver sedan entering the paved area at the northern end of Lafayette Square before crashing into a signpost. White smoke was seen billowing from the vehicle after the impact.
The driver's identity, the circumstances surrounding the crash and a possible motive were not immediately known. According to the report, the intersection's layout makes it difficult for vehicles to gain speed, as traffic must pass through a single cobblestone lane before making a left turn at a traffic signal.
Open Questions
- Who was the driver of the vehicle?
- What was the motive behind the crash?
- Are there any injuries reported?
