U-Haul truck crashes into barriers near White House, suspect in custody: officials

The driver of a U-Haul truck was taken into custody Monday night after crashing into security barriers near the White House, according to officials.

The truck crashed into a barrier on the north side of Lafayette Square at around 10 p.m. Monday night, according to Secret Service spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi.

“Shortly before 10:00 p.m. Monday, Secret Service Uniformed Division officers detained the driver of a box truck after the vehicle collided with security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square at 16th Street,” Guglielmi said in a statement. 

There were no injuries to any Secret Service or White House personnel, Guglielmi said.

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The cause and manner of the crash are under investigation. 

Metropolitan police remain at the scene.

Roads and pedestrian walkways near the crash site were closed as officials conduct a suspicious package investigation, D.C. Fire and EMS said in a statement. 

D.C. Fire and EMS were dispatched to the scene at around 9:40 p.m.  

K9 units were seen searching around the truck, according to WUSA9.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.