{"id":2127,"date":"2026-03-11T17:01:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2127"},"modified":"2026-03-11T17:01:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:01:39","slug":"security-scare-near-white-house-after-van-hits-barricade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=2127","title":{"rendered":"Security Scare Near White House After Van Hits Barricade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WASHINGTON, Mar 11 (APP):<\/strong> A van crashed into a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, prompting authorities to temporarily shut down the surrounding area in downtown Washington during the morning rush hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to officials, the incident occurred before dawn at Lafayette Square, located just north of the White House. 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