Driver Detained After Crashing Vehicle into White House Gate

Published: 09 January 2024 at 02:32

A person has been detained by US authorities after crashing a vehicle into an exterior gate of the White House complex. President Joe Biden was not present at the time of the incident, and it is unclear whether it was a traffic accident or an intentional attack. The driver remains in custody while the cause of the collision is being investigated. This is not the first incident of trespassing at the White House, prompting increased security measures over the years, including a higher metal fence.

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