A plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, with at least three fatalities reported as of this time.
Just after 5pm local time, a UPS cargo plane crashed right near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
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CNN reports that the plane was carrying three crew members and at least three fatalities have been reported, though Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear believes “that number is going to get larger,” according to CNN. It’s unclear who was killed and the status of the crew is unknown.
In addition to the three deaths so far, at least 11 injuries have been reported, with some being deemed “very significant.”
“Anybody who has seen the images in the video know how violent this crash is, and there are a lot of families that are going to be waiting and wondering for a period of time,” Beshear said.
Firefighters were having trouble containing the fire from the plane crash due to the initial fuel spill.
“There is a lot of a lot of issues that are going on with being able to surround and try to contain this fire,” Louisville Fire Department Chief Brian O’Neill said at a news conference. He assured that the fire will stay contained.
The area hit by the plane contained two businesses.
“Right now, we believe that the main area hit consisted of two businesses, though we know there were more businesses impacted,” Beshear said.
People are being asked to stay away from the crash site.
“Do not go to the crash site,” the governor said. “You will put people in danger. You will put yourself in danger. There may be people that still need to be rescued. Do not be the reason that the first responders cannot get to them.”
We are sending our thoughts and condolences to anyone affected by the crash.
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