Car crashes into security gates outside the White House

A man has been arrested after a vehicle was driven into a security barrier outside the White House.

The US Secret Service swooped in following the incident at a security gate at an entrance to the complex shortly after 10.30pm last night.

Uniformed agents immediately detained the driver, who has not yet been identified.

The vehicle involved was searched by investigators and later deemed safe.

President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the crash.

Authorities did not immediately provide any additional information about the crash, the driver’s identity or any potential motivation.

The immediate area near the corner of 17^th and E Streets remains locked down until the dark sedan can be towed away by police.

The US Secret Service said in a statement: ‘At approximately 10.37pm, an individual drove a vehicle into the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th & E St, NW, in Washington, DC.

‘The individual was arrested and the vehicle was assessed and deemed safe.

‘Our investigation into the cause of this collision is ongoing.’

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