Car Crashes Into Sign Near White House, Driver Arrested

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A car crashed into a sign in Lafayette Park in Washington, near the White House, while President Trump was inside the building. After the collision, the driver got out of his vehicle and clashed with Secret Service agents and National Guard members who were present at the scene. Footage from the scene shows security personnel taking control of the suspect, and smoke rising from the vehicle.

Following the incident, a security lockdown was imposed on the White House, and reporters were required to remain indoors. The driver was arrested, and no details about injuries were released. The lockdown was lifted later.

The circumstances of the incident are still being examined, and details about the driver and his motives are not yet clear.