Military report says ‘one in a million’ live fire malfunction rained shrapnel on California highway

A military investigation has found that a “one in a million” malfunction during a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton last October led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.

'One in a million' malfunction rained shrapnel onto 5 Freeway near Camp Pendleton, report says

An artillery shell fired over Interstate 5 during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton prematurely exploded, military officials said in a report, calling the incident a "one in a million" ...

Artillery shell that exploded over I-5 ‘malfunctioned,’ report says

The failure was described in the report as extremely rare, with officials saying the device has a very low historical ...

US Marine Corps report explains how shrapnel fell onto CHP patrol car near Camp Pendleton

Artillery shrapnel fell onto a California Highway Patrol car during a live-fire event to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary at Camp Pendleton late last year.

‘One-in-a-million’ malfunction caused Marine artillery round to explode over highway, report finds

The detonation sent shrapnel falling onto Interstate 5, during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton in October.
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Marines cite 'one in a million' malfunction in Camp Pendleton round explosion over 5 Freeway

An investigation has revealed new details about a military round that exploded over the 5 Freeway last October, scattering metal debris onto traffic below.
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Marines issue report in shrapnel incident over I-5 during live ammunition demo at Camp Pendleton

A CHP patrol vehicle was hit when a metal shrapnel from explosive ordnance fired over the freeway detonated overhead prematurely.