Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown

What happened: Two people were detained near the White House after security breaches at Lafayette Park, including a driver who drove onto the pavement and a second person who jumped a barricade. Key numbers: Incidents occurred Monday morning; vehicle crash reported about 10am local time (15:00 GMT); lockdown lifted an hour later. Why it matters: President Donald Trump was inside the executive residence during the incidents, prompting a brief lockdown and road closures. Authorities have not stated what charges the two detained may face, and both incidents remain under investigation.

Two people were detained near the White House after security breaches at Lafayette Park, including a driver who drove onto the pavement and a second person who jumped a barricade.

President Donald Trump was inside the executive residence during the incidents, prompting a brief lockdown and road closures. Authorities have not stated what charges the two detained may face, and both incidents remain under investigation.