Continued search for victims at burnt Kentucky plane crash site

The somber task of searching for victims in the aftermath of the UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, continued on its third day as investigators work to determine the cause of the incident. The crash, which resulted in a firestorm, claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals, including a child, with little hope of finding survivors in the aftermath of the tragedy. The plane crashed at UPS Worldport, the company’s global aviation hub, and investigations are ongoing to understand the events leading up to the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the plane caught fire and lost an engine during takeoff. The investigation is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board, with efforts being made to gather information from various sources, including the cockpit voice recorder and data recorder. Several individuals sustained injuries, and there are concerns that the death toll may rise. Despite the devastation, authorities are grateful that certain establishments nearby were spared from the crash. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and emphasized the severity of the crash, noting that a local restaurant and other nearby facilities were impacted. UPS has temporarily halted its package sorting operations at the facility, which is a significant hub for the company. The investigation is ongoing, and the National Transportation Safety Board will provide updates as more information becomes available.