BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The post did not include information about injuries, the number of people on board or what may have caused the crash.<\/p>\n
Eyewitness News has reached out to Edwards Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force for additional information.<\/p>\n
According to the post, more details will be released as they become available.<\/p>\n
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