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US Air Force B-52 bomber plane crashes after take off in California
Key takeaways
- The incident occurred at 11:20 local time (19:20 GMT).
- "Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing.
- A representative of the base declined to comment on the situation when contacted by BBC News.
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Max Matza Getty Images A US B-52 Stratofortress bomber seen in the skies above the UK in March A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane has "crashed shortly after take off" from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, the base said in a statement.
The incident occurred at 11:20 local time (19:20 GMT). The base did not say whether there were any injuries as a result of the crash, which sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles
"Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing. More information will be provided as it becomes available," the base said in a statement.
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