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Military Round Exploded Over I-5: Marines Reveal Rare Malfunction

Marines cite 'one in a million' malfunction in Camp Pendleton round explosion over 5 Freeway

ABC7 Los Angeles2026.03.17Updated 18d ago
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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An investigation into an October incident reveals a military round malfunctioned over Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton, scattering metal debris onto traffic. Marines described the defect as a "one in a million" malfunction. The explosion occurred during routine operations at the Southern California base.

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