Louisville UPS plane crash: Injuries reported near airport
A UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport, leading to an emergency response and a shelter-in-place order for parts of the city. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the crash, stating that UPS Flight 2976, bound for Honolulu, went down around 5:15 p.m. local time. Investigations will be conducted by the FAA and NTSB. Governor Andy Beshear expressed concern for those affected and urged prayers for the crew and passengers. Mayor Craig Greenberg also extended thoughts and prayers. Emergency crews responded to the crash site near the airport, where injuries were reported. A shelter-in-place order was issued, spanning a five-mile radius initially and later expanding north to the Ohio River. The cause of the crash remains unknown. Louisville is home to UPS Worldport, the company's largest package-handling hub in the US, employing over 20,000 people. The Worldport operates hundreds of daily flights and handles an immense volume of packages every hour. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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