05.11.2025 09:39
At least 7 people have died and 11 others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the state of Kentucky, USA. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear stated, "The number of fatalities may increase."
At least 7 people have died and 11 others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the state of Kentucky, USA.
"THE NUMBER MAY INCREASE"
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear made a statement regarding the accident that occurred at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville. Beshear stated that 7 people lost their lives and 11 were injured after the UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from the runway, saying, "We believe this number may increase."
FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS CONTINUE
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg also reported that all emergency response teams in the city have been deployed to the scene and that efforts to extinguish the fire that broke out after the accident are ongoing.
FOOTAGE IS TERRIFYING
A video shared on social media showed flames coming from the left engine of the plane during takeoff on the runway and that it crashed to the ground shortly after taking off.
CAUSE OF THE CRASH UNDER INVESTIGATION
The cause of the crash of the UPS flight 2976, an MD-11 type aircraft heading towards Honolulu, is being investigated.