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Shrapnel from Marines anniversary demonstration detonates over California interstate and hits squad car, highway patrol says
An artillery shell fired as part of the Marine Corps’ 250-year anniversary celebrations prematurely detonated over Interstate 5 in California Saturday, striking a patrol vehicle with shrapnel, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
Marine Corps shrapnel hit patrol car on California's I-5 freeway during demonstration: CHP
Ordnance fired over 5 Freeway at Camp Pendleton during anniversary event prematurely detonated, striking CHP vehicle
Ordnance fired over the 5 Freeway at Saturday’s 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated, striking and damaging a California Highway Patrol vehicle that was part ...

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Marine artillery shell detonates over freeway during Camp Pendleton event
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Shrapnel hit 2 CHP vehicles during Marine Corps demonstration at Camp Pendleton, department says
Shrapnel hits CHP car during I-5 closure for Marines’ firing of live shells
“The President is putting his ego over responsibility with this disregard for public safety,” the Democratic governor said in a statement.

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Debris from Camp Pendleton's live-fire demo struck and damaged CHP vehicle on I-5
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I-5 to close in both directions along Camp Pendleton Saturday, CHP says

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.

Patrol car struck by shrapnel from artillery round fired over I-5 from Camp Pendleton, CHP says

A patrol vehicle was struck by shrapnel from an artillery round that was fired during Saturday's event at Camp Pendleton, officials said.

Artillery misfire over I-5 during Marine celebration hits VP Vance security detail

Ordnance fired over Interstate 5 at yesterday's 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated.

How to get around the Interstate 5 closure today through Camp Pendleton in Southern California

Traffic delays could be significant Saturday with the U.S. military planning to fire live artillery rounds over Interstate 5 in Southern California. The freeway will be shut down temporarily Saturday afternoon.

Interstate 5 closure for Marine Corps 250th anniversary live-fire event

I-5 closes 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for Marine Corps 250th anniversary live-fire demo at Camp Pendleton; expect major SoCal traffic delays.

California Highway Patrol vehicle damaged following live ammunition demo over I-5 freeway near Camp Pendleton

A CHP vehicle was damaged by debris on Saturday, following a U.S. military demonstration involving live ammunition, discharged over tI-5 freeway near Camp Pendleton.

How military’s ‘safe’ plan to fire munitions over I-5 went off the rails with CHP cruiser hit

An artillery round exploded over Interstate 5 at Camp Pendleton, cutting short the military's live-fire exercise.
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California's I-5 won't shut down during White House military celebration

And after a half-day of back-and-forth between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the White House, it seems as if all talk of shutting down Interstate 5 in California will not take place.
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