UPS Cargo Plane Crashes in Louisville, Multiple Fatalities Reported
Tragedy in Louisville: UPS Cargo Plane Erupts in Flames, Multiple Fatalities Reported: In one of America’s worst plane crashes in recent years, a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing three crew members and injuring more than ten people. The plane, carrying nearly 280,000 pounds of fuel, went down near Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane, just minutes after takeoff, causing a massive explosion.
The crash triggered a large fire that spread rapidly to nearby industrial plants, including Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and Grade A Auto Parts, resulting in extensive property damage and chaos in the area. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene to contain the fire and rescue the injured, while smoke billowed across the city skyline.
Witnesses reported that the pilot attempted to regain control of the aircraft moments before the crash, but it descended rapidly and exploded upon impact. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed condolences to the victims’ families and warned that the death toll may rise further as rescue operations continue. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the tragic accident.
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