White House Briefly Locked Down After Car Crashes Into Signpost

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The White House was reportedly placed under a temporary lockdown after a car crashed into a signpost nearby. Videos circulating online show smoke rising from the car's bonnet while security officials moved quickly to contain the situation. The report does not provide details on injuries or the cause of the crash. The incident was described as temporary, and the lockdown has since been lifted.

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