US: Police activity ongoing near Lafayette Square in Washington, DC, late May 22 after vehicle crash

Event

Police are responding to a truck that crashed into a barricade at the north side of Lafayette Square near 16th Street and H Street NW in central Washington, DC, at approximately 22:00 May 22. The location of the crash is immediately north of the White House and has prompted a Secret Service response. Authorities have closed streets in the area to investigate the incident. Police have also evacuated the Hay-Adams Hotel as a precaution. Authorities have yet to confirm the motivation of the incident. There have been no reports of casualties. Police have arrested the driver.

Heightened security and localized transport and business disruptions are almost certain over the coming hours as authorities investigate the incident.

Advice

Avoid the area until police give the all-clear. Strictly comply with the directives of authorities. Plan for localized transport and business disruptions.