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B-52 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base, deemed 'not survivable' with 8 on board

The B-52 Stratofortress crashed at 11:20 a.m. Monday on the Edwards airfield shortly after takeoff. Crews are working to identify those involved.
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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.

According to the Air Force base, eight people were on board the B-52, and that the crash was "not survivable."

WATCH BELOW AS OFFICIALS PROVIDE UPDATE ON B-52 CRASH AT EDWARDS DURING PRESS CONFERENCE:

The incident occurred at 11:20 a.m. on the Edwards airfield.

WATCH THE AERIAL FOOTAGE OF THE PLANE CRASH AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE:

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.

Emergency response teams are on scene, and officials are working to account for those involved.

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