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And eight people have died after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from a U.S.

Air Force base in South Southern California.

According to a statement, the aircraft was on a routine test mission when the incident occurred.

Deputy Commander Colonel James Hayes says they aren't yet sure what led the B-52 to crash.

Colonel James Hayes speaking there.

The long-range Boeing bomber typically carries a crew of five and has been in service since the 1950s and were recently deployed in operations against Iran.

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