SoCal Freeway Shutdown
A 17-mile stretch of Southern California's I-5 freeway was shut down on Saturday due to a military event at Camp Pendleton.
The event, which involved live ammunition, was part of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration.
- The freeway closure affected both sides of the road from Harbor Drive in Oceanside to Basilone Road near San Onofre.
- The closure began at 11 a.m. and caused heavy traffic congestion.
- A statement from the CHP confirmed that the military event involved "live ammunition being discharged by the federal government over the freeway."
Video footage provided by California officials showed live munitions being fired near the freeway on Friday, apparently as a practice run.
The freeway has since reopened on Saturday afternoon.
Author's summary: SoCal freeway shut down due to live ammo event.