The incident took place on Friday afternoon in the Washington DC.
Witnesses saw a commotion on the grounds of Donald Trump’s residence as security officers rushed to the scene.
According to NBC News, The White House went on lockdown on Friday evening, when a vehicle struck the security barrier outside the building.
Donald Trump is currently hosting Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the White House and they are remaining inside the house while the incident is being investigated according to Associated Press.
The US Secret Service have been tweeting updates of the incident as it happened.
UPDATE: The female driver of the vehicle was immediately apprehended by Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018
UPDATE: The vehicle did not breach the security barrier of the White House complex.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018
UPDATE: No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident involving a vehicle hitting a barrier near the White House.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018
UPDATE: No shots were fired during the vehicle incident near the White House.
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018
More to follow.
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