White House Briefly Locked Down After Sedan Crashes Near Lafayette Park

The White House press area was briefly locked down after a silver sedan struck a security barrier and a sign near Lafayette Park, opposite the White House. The incident happened shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday, November 9. Roads around the park were also closed temporarily. The Secret Service said the driver was combative and was arrested. A second person was also arrested after jumping a barricade near the park. President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time. Authorities have not released the identities of those arrested or explained the circumstances behind the incident.

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