A devastating plane crash has left at least three people dead and 11 injured after a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 took off from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky. The aircraft, bound for Honolulu, crashed around 5:15 pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
According to reports, the plane had three crew members on board, but unfortunately, their identities have not been disclosed yet. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that at least three fatalities have occurred, although he expects the number of deaths to rise as emergency responders sift through the wreckage.
The accident also resulted in 11 injuries, and an investigation is currently underway by the National Transportation Safety Board. The governor described the situation as "serious" and stated that the authorities are doing everything possible to help those affected.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a huge plume of smoke emanating from the crash site near two businesses - a recycling center and an auto parts shop. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) urged people to stay away from the area, citing an "active scene with fire and debris." A shelter-in-place order was issued for locations within 5 miles of the airport, which has been extended to cover much of the city.
Governor Beshear stated that emergency responders are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped in the wreckage. The governor is currently heading to Louisville to oversee the response efforts. As the situation unfolds, authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash and provide support to the affected individuals and their families.
According to reports, the plane had three crew members on board, but unfortunately, their identities have not been disclosed yet. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that at least three fatalities have occurred, although he expects the number of deaths to rise as emergency responders sift through the wreckage.
The accident also resulted in 11 injuries, and an investigation is currently underway by the National Transportation Safety Board. The governor described the situation as "serious" and stated that the authorities are doing everything possible to help those affected.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a huge plume of smoke emanating from the crash site near two businesses - a recycling center and an auto parts shop. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) urged people to stay away from the area, citing an "active scene with fire and debris." A shelter-in-place order was issued for locations within 5 miles of the airport, which has been extended to cover much of the city.
Governor Beshear stated that emergency responders are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped in the wreckage. The governor is currently heading to Louisville to oversee the response efforts. As the situation unfolds, authorities are working to determine the cause of the crash and provide support to the affected individuals and their families.
can you even imagine being on that flight?! 11 people injured is crazy! The fact that it was a UPS plane is wild too, I never thought of that as a 'danger zone' 
. The governor's words about the situation being "serious" is spot on, no need to sugarcoat it when lives are lost and people are hurt 
. Hopefully, the authorities can figure out what went wrong ASAP so we don't have more delays in justice 
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. Anyway, I'm sure the emergency responders are doing their best to help those trapped and rescue the injured. Sending positive vibes for everyone affected 
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my heart goes out to the families of the victims and the 11 injured people 
this is such a terrible tragedy... how could something like this happen? 
the thought of those crew members on board, never getting to fulfill their duties or see their loved ones again, is just devastating 
Just saw this news and I'm still trying to process it... 1 dead, 11 injured? That's like, what, 2% fatality rate or something? 
Will be keeping an eye on this development! 
[GIF of a UPS truck driving into a crash zone, with a " Ka-BOOM!" explosion in the background 
i feel bad for everyone affected by this especially the families of those who died 