Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:48pm on 09 Nov 2026,Monday International
The White House was temporarily placed under lockdown on Monday after a car crashed into a sign at Lafayette Square Park, near the presidential complex in Washington, DC. The incident triggered an immediate security response from the US Secret Service and National Guard personnel. The driver reportedly got out of the smoking vehicle and physically clashed with security officers before being detained. Journalists inside the White House were instructed to move indoors and remain in the briefing room during the security operation. US President Donald Trump was inside the White House when the incident occurred. Authorities are investigating the circumstances behind the crash. (PC: India Today)