A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on Tuesday shortly after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, according to officials.
The incident occurred in a remote area of Kern County, approximately 100 miles north of Los Angeles, near the city of Edwards. Emergency crews were immediately dispatched to the crash site.
The cause of the crash is under investigation, and no information has been released regarding casualties or the number of crew members on board at the time of the accident. The B-52, a long-range strategic bomber that has been a cornerstone of the U.S.
Air Force for decades, was taking part in a routine training mission. The base has been placed on heightened alert as investigators work to secure the scene and determine what led to the crash.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as more details become available.