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Artillery Round Detonates Over Closed I-5 During Marines Display, Damaging CHP Vehicle
- On Saturday, Interstate 5 will be closed from Harbor Drive to Basilone Road from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for a Camp Pendleton demonstration attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- After practice firings Friday, state transportation officials closed I-5 following a request for signage during the Marine Corps' Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration marking its 250th birthday.
- About 80,000 travelers and $94 million in freight use the corridor daily, heightening the closure's impact, while Pacific Surfliner service paused until Saturday evening.
- Traffic safety experts at the California Highway Patrol recommended the closure due to extreme life-safety risks, while Gov. Gavin Newsom said `The President is putting his ego over responsibility with this disregard for public safety`.
- As a White House‑directed showcase, the demonstration became a focal point of political criticism and is being filmed by the White House for a Nov. 9 primetime special.
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California Gov. Newsom Rips VP Vance As 'Reckless' After Artillery Shrapnel Hits Security Detail
A live-fire military demonstration at Camp Pendleton on Saturday, October 18, resulted in shrapnel from a prematurely detonated artillery round striking vehicles, including a California Highway Patrol (CHP) unit and one belonging to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail. The incident, which occurred during a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps, has […] California Gov. Newsom Rips VP Vance As ‘Reckless’ After Artille…
·Tampa, United States
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California Police Say Shrapnel Hits and Damages a Patrol Vehicle During Marine Corps Drills
California authorities say metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell hit and damaged a state highway patrol vehicle as the Marine Corps fired live rounds over a freeway during exercises observed by Vice President JD Vance.
·Boston, United States
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