A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, on Monday. The incident occurred on the Edwards airfield at approximately 11:20 a.m., according to a statement from the base. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the situation is ongoing. Photos from the scene show smoke rising near the wreckage. It is unclear if there were any injuries. A spokesperson for Edwards Air Force Base and the Kern County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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B-52 Bomber Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday at 11:20 a.m. Emergency crews are on the scene, and it is currently unknown if there were any injuries.
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