Security breach in White House: Van entered by breaking barricade, President Trump safe

Washington DC: There was a stir near the ‘White House’, considered the safest area of ​​the US capital, on Wednesday morning when an uncontrolled van broke the security barricades and entered the restricted area. However, a major accident was averted due to the promptness of the American Secret Service and the local police. The driver has been taken into custody immediately after the incident and the entire area has been cordoned off by security agencies. Chronology of the incident: Chaos broke out at 6:37 am According to the Metropolitan Police and Secret Service, the incident took place at the junction of Connecticut Avenue and H Street (NW) near Lafayette Park. Burglary: The van hit the barricades at the northwest corner and an attempt to enter Quick action: The Secret Service agents present on the spot took the driver out of the car without wasting time and took him into their custody. No casualties: It is a matter of relief that no pedestrian or security personnel was injured in this collision. President Trump’s status and program President Donald Trump was present inside the White House at the time of the incident. The protocol regarding the security of the White House was immediately activated. President’s program: Security officials have clarified that despite this incident, there is no impact on the President’s Wednesday programs at present. He is going to visit Ohio and Kentucky today itself. Iran under tension and America on high alert. This incident has happened at a time when there is a war-like situation between Iran and America in the Middle East. In view of this tension, security at all the sensitive sites of America including the White House is already on ‘high-alert’. The Secret Service is now closely investigating whether it was just an accident or a well-planned conspiracy or part of the protests. Impact on traffic and life Several major roads leading to the White House have been closed due to security reasons. Blocked areas: All roads around Lafayette Park were blocked with police vehicles. Traffic Jam: Due to peak hours (morning hours), heavy traffic jam was seen in Washington DC. Due to which office going people had to face a lot of problems. This incident has once again increased the concern of security agencies by refreshing the memories of previous incidents. Recently in February, there was also an infiltration attempt at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, in which a young man named Austin Tucker Martin was killed. Weapons and fuel cans were found from him, which raised many questions on VVIP security.