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5 Freeway closure for live ammunition event at Camp Pendleton causes weekend gridlock

A 17-mile stretch of the 5 Freeway will be shut down Saturday because of a demonstration in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton.

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CHP: Shrapnel fell on patrol vehicle during live-fire event at Camp Pendleton

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Ordnance fired over 5 Freeway at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated, striking CHP vehicle

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Artillery shrapnel hits vehicles on California highway during Marines celebration

Vice President JD Vance celebrated the 250th anniversary of the US Marine Corps at an event that included a live artillery demonstration.

IJR · 7h

Artillery Shell Detonates During Marines’ Celebration, Hits CHP Vehicle

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 1d

Ordnance fired over 5 Freeway at Camp Pendleton during anniversary event prematurely detonated, striking CHP vehicle

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California Police Say Shrapnel Hits and Damages a Patrol Vehicle During Marine Corps Drills

Newsom had strongly objected to the firing of munitions over Interstate 5 for safety reasons.

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Shrapnel from Marines anniversary demonstration detonates over California interstate and hits squad car, highway patrol says

Axios · 1d

Police: Shrapnel hits California patrol car escorting Vance at military event

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Major Southern California freeway closes for military live-fire event attended by Vance

The 5 Freeway, a major artery in Southern California, closed for a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County that was attended by Vice President JD Vance.

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Interstate 5 closure brings gridlock, new battle between Trump, California

California closed part of Interstate 5 on Saturday after military officials confirmed artillery would be shot over the freeway. Then it reopened temporarily.

Military Fired Artillery Over California Freeway on Saturday

Rounds were fired on Friday across Interstate 5 as part of a test for Saturday’s event in Southern California. The state shut a section of the freeway.