A military aircraft crashed at a base north of Los Angeles Monday morning, Edwards Air Force Base said on social media.
“A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff on the Edwards airfield at 11:20 a.m.,” the base said on Facebook. “Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene and the situation is ongoing.”
It is not immediately clear if there are any injuries. CNN has reached out to the base for more information.
Edwards Air Force Base is in California’s Mojave Desert, northeast of Los Angeles.
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the base says
A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the base says
0:08
This is a developing story and will be updated.
