- A B-52 bomber crashed near Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff.
- The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time, with horrific footage showing a charred runway and smoke.
- Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene, and the situation is currently ongoing.
- The Edwards airfield was closed, and all non-commercial visitor passes were suspended following the crash.
- The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, heavy bomber capable of carrying nuclear or precision-guided weapons, serving as a backbone of the US strategic bomber force for over 60 years.
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