B-52 Bomber Crash Rocks Mojave Desert

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber from the U.S. Air Force crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, in the Mojave Desert, California. Aerial footage showed a burnt area as emergency crews responded. Details on crew members and casualties are yet to be released.

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California's Mojave Desert on Monday, according to the base's official report.

Aerial footage captured the crash site, situated about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, showing a charred area approximately the size of a football field. Emergency vehicles were seen navigating the scene, but no substantial debris was visible.

The base confirmed the incident occurred at 11:20 a.m., with emergency crews swiftly responding. As of now, no information is available regarding the number of crew members on board or their conditions.