Secret Service investigating crash near White House, two men arrested

The White House went into lockdown after a car crash and a barricade breach led to two arrests and precautionary measures.

Victims and emergency response

The White House was placed on lockdown this morning after a car crashed onto a sidewalk just steps away.

The bomb squad was called in as a precaution. Around the same time, a second person jumped a barricade nearby and was also arrested.

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Crash under investigation

The car involved in the crash is being actively searched and investigated. According to the Secret Service, the driver became combative with officers before being arrested.

Both incidents remain under investigation. It is unclear whether the White House was their target or if the events were unrelated.