Edwards Air Force Base LIVE: Huge plume of smoke rises as B-52 crashes after take-off | World | News

A military plane that took off from a military base crashed shortly after. In the base’s social media message, it was stated that the US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress plane crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

The incident occurred at around 11.20 local time on Monday. The statement included the following statements: “A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft belonging to the United States Air Force crashed at 11:20 a.m. shortly after takeoff at Edwards airport. Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation continues. More information will be provided as it becomes available.” Sad photos shared on social media show a huge cloud of smoke over the base.

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