EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CA — A United States Air Force B-52 bomber crashed near Edwards Air Force Base on Monday.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m., involving the aircraft during a training mission. Eight crew members were aboard the bomber at the time of the crash.
According to the Air Force, all crew members were rescued and are receiving medical attention. Their conditions have not been released.
Emergency responders, including the Edwards Air Force Base Fire Department, were on the scene immediately after the crash. The cause is under investigation by military officials, who have not confirmed any further details at this time.
Witnesses reported seeing smoke rising from the area shortly after the aircraft went down.
Roadways in the vicinity were temporarily closed to facilitate emergency response, but have since reopened. No vehicles were reported involved on the ground. Additional updates will be provided as the investigation continues.