The car was seen crossing the street in the direction of Downing Street and moving slowly towards the gate in BBC television footage. The driver, described as a white man, was reportedly in his 50s, according to a witness who wished to remain anonymous. At approximately 16:20 hours, a car crashed into the Downing Street gates on Whitehall, as per police. A Reuters witness reported seeing a small car with its doors and trunk open outside the gate. Along Whitehall, a major road that passes Downing Street, where several government agencies are located, police set up a small cordon to block traffic.

Source: dna May 26, 2023 10:08 UTC