 List of accidents and incidents involving transport or storage of ammunition

The transport and storage of ammunition can unfortunately be associated with a number of accidents and incidents over the years. While I cannot provide a comprehensive list, I can summarize some notable incidents that highlight the dangers involved in the handling of ammunition. 1. **Port Chicago Disaster (1944)**: A munitions explosion at the Port Chicago naval base in California killed 320 sailors and civilians and injured over 390 others. It remains one of the deadliest non-combat incidents in U.S.