"Crash of the Century: UPS Plane Goes Down Near Louisville Airport, At Least 7 Dead"
A devastating plane crash occurred near the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday evening, claiming the lives of at least seven people and injuring several others. The incident has left a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake.
The UPS plane, carrying approximately 38,000 gallons of fuel, crashed shortly after takeoff, sending massive flames shooting into the air. Witnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic" with debris scattered everywhere.
"It was like nothing I've ever seen before," said one eyewitness. "The plane just seemed to explode in mid-air."
Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, but the fire was so intense that it took them almost 24 hours to bring under control. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but officials are investigating.
"We're all very worried about the crew," said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. "We're doing everything we can to support their families and loved ones."
The plane was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, when it went down three miles south of the airport. The incident has had a significant impact on the local community, with many residents left shaken by the tragedy.
"This is a UPS town," said Louisville Metro Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe. "We all know somebody who works at UPS. Sadly, some of those texts are probably going to go unanswered."
The crash has also had an economic impact, with businesses in the area heavily impacted by the incident.
"All arriving and departing flights at the Louisville airport were suspended," said Mayor Craig Greenberg. "The airport will remain closed Tuesday night, but is expected to reopen Wednesday morning."
As investigators continue to look into the cause of the crash, officials are urging residents to exercise caution and follow any shelter-in-place orders. The incident has left many questions unanswered, but one thing is clear: this was a devastating tragedy that will have far-reaching consequences.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the crash, with a team of 28 investigators expected to arrive on Wednesday.
A devastating plane crash occurred near the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday evening, claiming the lives of at least seven people and injuring several others. The incident has left a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake.
The UPS plane, carrying approximately 38,000 gallons of fuel, crashed shortly after takeoff, sending massive flames shooting into the air. Witnesses described the scene as "apocalyptic" with debris scattered everywhere.
"It was like nothing I've ever seen before," said one eyewitness. "The plane just seemed to explode in mid-air."
Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, but the fire was so intense that it took them almost 24 hours to bring under control. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but officials are investigating.
"We're all very worried about the crew," said Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. "We're doing everything we can to support their families and loved ones."
The plane was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, when it went down three miles south of the airport. The incident has had a significant impact on the local community, with many residents left shaken by the tragedy.
"This is a UPS town," said Louisville Metro Councilwoman Betsy Ruhe. "We all know somebody who works at UPS. Sadly, some of those texts are probably going to go unanswered."
The crash has also had an economic impact, with businesses in the area heavily impacted by the incident.
"All arriving and departing flights at the Louisville airport were suspended," said Mayor Craig Greenberg. "The airport will remain closed Tuesday night, but is expected to reopen Wednesday morning."
As investigators continue to look into the cause of the crash, officials are urging residents to exercise caution and follow any shelter-in-place orders. The incident has left many questions unanswered, but one thing is clear: this was a devastating tragedy that will have far-reaching consequences.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead the investigation into the crash, with a team of 28 investigators expected to arrive on Wednesday.