WASHINGTON · NOVEMBER 9, 2026
WHITE HOUSE LOCKDOWN AFTER CAR CRASH NEAR SECURITY BARRIER
Two arrested in separate incidents near Lafayette Park as Secret Service investigates.
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A car crashed onto a sidewalk near Lafayette Park on Monday morning, triggering a security response near the White House. Secret Service personnel arrested the driver after officials said the person became combative. A second person was arrested after jumping a nearby barricade. Authorities have not established whether the incidents were connected. Roads were temporarily closed and the White House briefly entered a security lockdown. Investigators have not announced a motive.
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