7 crew safe after B-52 bomber crashes in Guam

All seven crew members have made it out safely after their B-52 bomber crashed on the island of Guam shortly after take-off, the US air force said.

The plane aborted on take-off and caught fire at about 8.30am Guam time, Pacific air forces public affairs said. It crashed on the flight line of the base. No injuries were reported.

“We are thankful that the air crew are safe. Because of their quick thinking and good judgement in this emergency situation, the air crew not only saved their lives but averted a more catastrophic incident,” said Brigadier General Douglas Cox, 36th wing commander.