Michigan National Guard Cannon Accident, None Injured

The National Guard at Camp Grayling reports that a 155-millimeter Howitzer cannon was involved in an accident when it was released from a Chinook helicopter and fell about 700 feet to the ground.

Nobody was hurt in the accident.

The Howitzer, known as an M-777, was being used as part of scheduled summer training at the camp, and belongs to a battery field artillery regiment from Port Huron.

The Chinook helicopter used is stationed at Grand Ledge Army Airfield. The Michigan National Guard, and the Army Safety Center from Fort Rucker, Alabama are investigating the cause of the accident.

The guard says their findings will be released to the public when the investigation is complete.