Car Crashes into Buckingham Palace Gates, Loud Impact Sound Reported

In a startling event captured on video, a car forcefully collided with the gates of Buckingham Palace on the evening of Saturday, March 9th. The footage revealed a tense moment as armed police encircled the driver, who was compelled to kneel with his hands on his head following the crash.

The incident, which occurred in the heart of Westminster, central London, prompted a swift response from law enforcement after the vehicle struck the palace’s main entrance gates. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a man on charges of criminal damage related to the collision.

An eyewitness, choosing to remain unnamed, recounted the sudden disturbance caused by the crash around 2:30 am, noting the immediate arrival of police who quickly apprehended and detained the individual involved.

The police spokesperson provided further details, stating, “At approximately 02:33 hrs on Saturday, 09 March, a car collided with the gates of Buckingham Palace. Armed officers arrested a man at the scene on suspicion of criminal damage. He was taken to hospital. There were no reports of any injuries. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.