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The US Capitol is on lockdown 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 US media reporting the vehicle struck a police car before it crashed into a barrier near the Library of Congress.
Numerous roads are closed while officers attend to the scene.
A statement from US Capitol Police said: “The U.S. Capitol Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious vehicle located at Second Street and Independence Avenue SE.”
It added: “All staff and other personnel are directed to avoid this area until further notice.”
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.
This story is being updated.
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