A medical helicopter landed Friday at the steps of the US Capitol after a man tried to set himself on fire right in front of the US Supreme Court, Fox News reported.
US Capitol Police said the helicopter landed near the Capitol due to a medical emergency.
The incident happened on Friday.
The incident did not constitute a public safety issue, police said. The patient's condition was not disclosed.
According to the Capitol Police, two nearby roads were also blocked.
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