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8 Killed in B-52 Bomber Crash at Southern California Air Force Base

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

- The crash occurred at an Air Force base in Southern California. - All eight individuals on board were killed.

- The cause of the crash is under investigation. - The base is closed to non-essential personnel.

The incident is under investigation, and authorities are working to notify families of the deceased.

This story was originally reported by mercurynews. Read the original article here.

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