A U-Haul moving truck crashed into a security barrier near the White House late Monday, prompting officials to carry out evacuations of nearby buildings.
A motive has not been detailed by law enforcement officials; however, local media reported the driver was allegedly taken into custody. No injuries were reported at the scene.
The incident unfolded just before 10 p.m. local time near Lafayette Square, which sits just north of the White House. The Hay-Adams Hotel was evacuated following the crash while other nearby buildings were put on alert or fully evacuated, US media reported.
Video has since emerged on social media showing the truck from a distance.
"There were no injuries to any Secret Service or White House personnel and the cause and manner of the crash remain under investigation," the Secret Service said in a release to US media.
Authorities are investigating what has been reported as a "suspicious package" that was left behind after the crash. Authorities have closed several blocks on H Street for their investigation.