B-52 Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards AFB, Runway Closed as Investigation Opens

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B-52 Crashes After Takeoff at Edwards AFB, Runway Closed as Investigation Opens
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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday morning. Emergency crews responded immediately, but officials have not confirmed how many crew members were aboard or if there were injuries. The airfield is closed and inbound flights are being diverted while investigators review the crash. The B-52H is an aging aircraft that has undergone upgrades, and the most recent fatal B-52 incident occurred in 2008.

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