UPS plane crash injures passengers in Louisville's airport

URGENT: A shelter-in-place order has been implemented covering a 5-mile radius around Louisville's international airport that extends north to the Ohio River. A UPS aircraft crash at the airport caused a significant explosion, leading to massive smoke and fire spreading over a mile area. The airport is presently not operational. Emergency services received reports of the explosion at Grade Lane and Fern Valley Road. The incident, occurring around 5:15 p.m., involved a UPS plane departing from SDF en route to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu. Please be aware that there is video footage of the crash below, viewer discretion is advised. UPS mentioned three crew members onboard, and injuries have been reported, but no specific details are available. Due to the full fuel load for the long journey, a large fire ensued, affecting nearby structures like a recycling center. The airport's airfield is shut down, causing a temporary halt to TSA security screenings. Travelers with plans at SDF on Tuesday or Wednesday should stay updated on their flight statuses. The aircraft involved was an MD-11, 24 years old. Gov. Andy Beshear is en route to Louisville as confirmed by the mayor. UPS stated that the National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation and provide official updates. Stay tuned for more details. For immediate alerts, download the WLKY app and watch WLKY content live on Very Local.