B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base, officials say

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, located northeast of Lancaster, officials confirmed Monday.

The incident happened around 11:20 a.m., according to a post on X from the base.

Emergency crews responded to the scene, but additional details were not available.

The Air Force and NASA conduct test flights of new and developmental aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base.

The B-52 Stratofortress -- which typically carries a crew of five -- is a long-range bomber first introduced in the 1950s that remains a central part of the U.S. military's air power. Built by Boeing, the aircraft is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear weapons over long distances and has been used in conflicts ranging from Vietnam to operations in the Iran war.

ABC News contributed to this report. This is a developing story and will be updated as details become available.