Washington: A driver who drove their vehicle into the White House gate has been arrested, the US Secret Service announced early Wednesday. The incident occurred at approximately 10:37 p.m. on Tuesday when an individual drove a vehicle into the Secret Service vehicle gate located at 17th and E St, NW, in Washington, DC.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Secret Service stated on US social media company X that the individual was arrested and the vehicle was assessed and deemed safe. The agency, which is responsible for the safety of the president and vice president and their immediate families, added that their investigation into the cause of this collision is ongoing.

The New York Times reported that the Secret Service announced US President Donald Trump was at the White House at the time of the incident. This event draws parallels to a similar occurrence on January 9, 2024, during the term of President Joe Biden, when a driver who crashed into the White House entrance was likewise apprehended.