White House goes into temporary lockdown after vehicle crashes near North Lawn
The U.S. Secret Service instructed most reporters at the White House to move indoors and remain there temporarily as a precaution.
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The White House executive mansion was briefly placed under lockdown on Monday morning after an individual crashed a vehicle into a park just north of the White House, according to the Daily Mail. President Donald Trump is at the White House today, where he is preparing for a series of meetings.
A bomb-sniffing dog checks for explosives after a vehicle drove into the north-facing pillars outside the White House, in Washington, DC, US, (REUTERS)What we know so farThe incident reportedly occurred around 10 a.m. EDT when a passenger car drove onto the sidewalk just north of Lafayette Park, facing the White House.
Following the incident, the U.S. Secret Service instructed most reporters at the White House to move indoors and remain there temporarily as a precaution. Videos circulating on social media appear to show the driver exiting the smoking vehicle and confronting federal law enforcement personnel.
The individual can be seen throwing punches at a group of U.S. Secret Service agents and National Guard soldiers. The footage also shows officials checking on the driver following the crash. It remains unclear whether the crash was intentional or accidental.
Authorities have yet to release further details about the incident. Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports.
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| Issuing Authority | Hindustan Times World |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | WORLD |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 9 November 2026 |