A man was arrested early Saturday after crashing his car into Buckingham Palace gates.

The incident, documented on social media, led to the man's arrest on suspicion of criminal damage.

Post-arrest, the individual was hospitalized and sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Authorities are not treating the event as an act of terrorism.

Repair works on the damaged gates are underway following the collision.

Tourist visits to Buckingham Palace continue despite the security breach.

No royal family members were in the palace at the time, and there were no injuries reported.