Vehicle drove through barricade outside White House; driver apprehended: officials

Secret Service investigating after van drove through barricade near White House

A Secret Service investigation is underway near the White House after officials say a van drove through a barricade early Wednesday morning.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Secret Service investigation is underway near the White House after officials say a vehicle drove through a barricade early Wednesday morning.

What we know:

The Metropolitan police and Secret Service responded to the vicinity of the White House around 6:30 a.m. after a vehicle drove through a metal barricade at Connecticut Avenue and H Street.

The driver of the suspicious vehicle was apprehended and is being questioned, according to police. No injuries have been reported.

FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick was live on the scene where the metal barricade could be seen mangled on the ground, while the suspected vehicle remained parked nearby.

What you can do:

As a result of the investigation, multiple streets in the immediate area have been closed to traffic, including 15th Street and E Street Northwest and H Street Northwest between 15th and 17th Streets.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Commuters traveling through downtown Washington should expect delays. 

What we don't know:

Officials have yet to release further details. This is a developing story. Check back for updates,