BREAKING: U-Haul Crashes Through Barriers Near White House, Driver Detained, Nazi Flag Pulled From Truck

On Monday night just before 10 pm, a driver of a U-Haul truck crashed through security barriers near the White House in Washington, D.C. The collision occurred on the north side of Lafayette Square at 16th Street. The vehicle’s driver has been detained by the Secret Service and video has emerged of what appears to be a Nazi swastika flag being pulled from the truck.

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The Hay-Adams and Sofitel hotels were evacuated, while the St. Regis hotel was put on lockdown. Nearby BLM Plaza was also shut down.

The Secret Service put out a statement that there were no personnel injuries to any Secret Service or White House officials and that the cause and manner of the crash remain under investigation.

This is a developing story that RedState will continue to monitor and update.

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