EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (KERO) — A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed at Edwards Air Force Base shortly after takeoff Monday morning, prompting an immediate emergency response.
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The crash occurred at 11:20 a.m. on the Edwards airfield. Emergency crews responded to the scene.
The airfield has been closed and inbound aircraft are being redirected, according to EAFB. All non-commercial visitor passes have also been suspended until further notice.
There is no information on injuries at this time.
The situation is ongoing.
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