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National Guard Vehicle Collides with Civilian Car Near US Capitol During D.C. Troop Surge

A National Guard armored vehicle collided with a civilian SUV on Wednesday, less than a mile from the US Capitol, as troops were deployed across Washington, D.C. during President Donald Trump’s ongoing security crackdown.

The crash left one person trapped and requiring extraction by emergency responders. The victim was hospitalized with minor injuries, according to D.C. fire department officials.

Footage from the scene showed a tan military vehicle towering over a silver SUV with severe side damage. The cause of the crash remains unclear.

(Screenshot: Reddit)

Roughly 1,900 troops have been deployed in the city, many from Re

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