BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base on Monday, according to a post on X by Edwards Air Force Base.
In the post, base officials said the aircraft crashed on the Edwards airfield at about 11:20 a.m. and that emergency crews responded immediately. Officials described the situation as ongoing.
The post did not include information about injuries, the number of people on board or what may have caused the crash.
Eyewitness News has reached out to Edwards Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force for additional information.
According to the post, more details will be released as they become available.
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