Security alert and White House closure after collision near Trump compound - Sarmad
Car collision near Lafayette Park, White House closed
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The video shows elements of the U.S. Secret Service surrounding a car and detaining a person who was inside it, after it collided with a sign near Lafayette Square, opposite the White House.
The incident led to the imposition of security lockdown measures at the presidential compound.
According to on-site reporters, the driver was detained following a physical confrontation with Secret Service agents and National Guard soldiers. Circulated video footage showed a silver car entering the paved area at the northern end of the park and colliding with a signpost, with white smoke billowing from it.
The Secret Service ordered White House journalists to enter the building around 10 a.m. local time, while President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time of the incident. CBS correspondent Jennifer Jacobs reported that the agency asked journalists to remain inside while the incident was being handled.
It remains unclear whether the collision was intentional or accidental. There have been no official reports of injuries, and the Secret Service has not yet issued a statement. The identity of the detained individual has not been disclosed.
Earlier, U.S. authorities announced the arrest of a Venezuelan man near the White House after several firearms were found in a car that turned out to be stolen. He is facing charges of threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
