DC National Guard crashes on Capitol Hill on Wednesday

Fox News Digital learned that a military vehicle belonging to the Washington, D.C. National Guard crashed on a civilian car near Capitol Hill in Washington.

The crash occurred in the president Donald Trump’s Suppressing crimes in Washington. this The president announced plans on August 11 Deploy troops from the Washington, D.C. National Guard and the federal government introduces the Metropolitan Police Department to the crimes in the country’s capital.

The Washington Fire Department confirmed that a military vehicle collided with a civilian car and a person was treated for minor injuries due to the crash.

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“One of the two vehicles involved is a military vehicle,” DC fire spokesman Vito Maggiolo said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Because of the crash, a person had to be released and transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The crash occurred on 8th Street and North Carolina Avenue.”

The DC National Guard confirmed that a crash in its deposit-resistant all-terrain vehicle (MATV) occurred at 6:14 a.m. local time and the matter is under investigation.

“The five-car convoy and the DC Metropolitan Police cruiser stopped and provided assistance to civilians who were transported through emergency medical services,” the DC National Guard said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “An investigation is underway. The DC National Guard and (Joint Task Force) remain committed to the safety of our service members and the public. ”

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The National Guard was deployed in the city a few days later at Union Station. （Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead）

Trump mobilized 800 DC National Guard troops as part of his efforts to reduce crime in Washington.

Similarly, other states promise Send your own National Guard to assist the Trump administration’s efforts to curb crime. National Guard units from Ohio, West Virginia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee have been hired to join the Trump administration’s crackdown in Washington, with about 1,300 people already reaching the country’s capital.

The White House said the National Guard will protect federal assets, provide a “safe environment” for law enforcement officers and “provides a visible presence to prevent crime.”

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The National Guard has been increasing its operations in the U.S. capital, including dozens of guards outside the UNITED Station in the District of Columbia. (Fox News figures)

“President Trump appreciates and welcomes the additional help from local and state officials who want to join the operation to protect our precious capital from dangerous criminals,” a White House official said in a statement to Fox News Digital Digitization. “As part of President Trump’s efforts to make DC safe and beautiful, an additional National Guard may be called to call up to Washington, D.C. – The role of the National Guard has not changed.”