Police officer injured after 'suspicious vehicle' careers into barrier near White House

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A police officer was taken to hospital after a “suspicious vehicle” crashed into a barrier near the White House in Washington.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene at about 1.30pm local time, with United States media reporting the vehicle struck a police car before it crashed into a barrier near the Library of Congress.

Numerous roads were closed while officers attended to the scene and people were warned to avoid the area.

Officers are understood to have carried out a controlled explosion at the car.

A statement from US Capitol Police said: “The US Capitol Police have cleared the suspicious vehicle located at Second Street and Independence Avenue.

“All test results were negative. However, the immediate area remains closed for further investigation.”

FYI:The US Cap Police are preparing to disrupt a suspicious vehicle on the Hill. There will be a loud noise associated in approx 5 minutes

— Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) July 17, 2017

The Senate Press Gallery warned on Twitter that there would be “loud noise” while authorities deal with the suspicious car.

Black car at center of pic with trunk open focus of investigation near US Capitol. @ABC7News pic.twitter.com/D7KQ88NRAv

— Nathan Baca (@NathanABC7) July 17, 2017