A car hit a security gate of the White House, causing street closures in the area. The driver was detained and questioned.

On Wednesday morning, the streets around the White House were blocked after a vehicle crashed into a security gate. The incident occurred at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and H Street, within the northern perimeter of the presidential residence. Authorities have detained the driver, who is currently being interrogated by the U.S. Secret Service.

Although no injuries have been reported, the street blockages caused significant traffic jams before 7:00 AM local time. This incident comes amid heightened security alerts in the U.S., following recent terrorist attacks, including an incident in New York where two suspects threw improvised explosive devices during a protest.