US President Donald Trump was rushed to safety on Saturday evening after suspected gunshots were heard while top officials were attending an annual dinner. The US President was enjoying the black-tie White House correspondents' dinner at the Washington Hilton when he was interrupted by a commotion.
Loud bangs could be heard, prompting the Secret Service to rush in and escort the president away from the venue as they called out “stay down, stay down”. Other top officials were also rushed out of the building while attendees crouched down.
It is not clear what has happened but there does not appear to be any injuries.
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I'm currently less than one mile away from where the incident happened and there are helicopters hovering overhead.
Emergency sirens can also be heard as the vehicles rush to the scene.
PresidentDonald Trumpand other top leaders of the US were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat.
There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, but initial reports suggest that the sounds of gunshots were heard.
The Secret Service swarmed the banquet hall as guests ducked under tables.
Good morning, it's Emily Ferguson in Washington DC bringing you all the latest updates.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
