White House staff were on lockdown Friday afternoon after a car struck a security barrier near the complex.

The Secret Service said a female driver had been apprehended after her car struck — but did not breach — a security barrier at a corner near Pennsylvania Ave.

The alleged driver was later identified as 35-year-old Jessica Ford of La Vergne, Tenn. The Secret Service said she has made previous attempts to enter White House grounds.

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The woman "was again charged today with numerous criminal violations and transported to the Metropolitan Police Department," the Secret Service said.

The Secret Service said no law enforcement personnel were injured in the incident and White House operations have returned to normal.

President Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE had just completed a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull when the incident took place.

"Thank you to the great men and women of the United States @SecretService for a job well done!" he tweeted following the incident.

BREAKING: An individual driving a passenger vehicle struck a security barrier near the White House at 17th & E. — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

UPDATE: The vehicle did not breach the security barrier of the White House complex. — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

UPDATE: The female driver of the vehicle was immediately apprehended by Secret Service Uniformed Division Officers. — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

UPDATE: Traffic patterns near 17th and E are affected — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

UPDATE: No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident involving a vehicle hitting a barrier near the White House. — U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) February 23, 2018

Thank you to the great men and women of the United States @SecretService for a job well done! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 23, 2018

Updated: 7:45 p.m.