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8 dead in B-52 crash at SoCal Air Force base

16 June 2026 09:36

Eight people died in a B-52 bomber crash at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. - The crash killed all eight personnel aboard the aircraft.

- The Air Force has launched an investigation into the cause. - The base has been closed to non-essential personnel.

- This is one of the deadliest B-52 crashes in recent years. The community and military are mourning the loss of the eight service members.

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