The White House estate has been thrown into chaos after an individual drove their vehicle into the security barricades surrounding the iconic building.
The alarming incident, believed to have occurred around 10:30 pm on Tuesday night (3:30 am Wednesday UK time), has triggered a lockdown in the area as police investigate the shocking scene.
For updates on the Washington DC incident, follow our live blog below
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