On Tuesday, a UPS cargo plane tragically crashed and exploded while taking off from Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11 others. The aircraft, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, was departing from the UPS Worldport, which is the company’s largest package handling facility. Eyewitness videos captured the moment the plane struggled to gain altitude before engulfing in flames, followed by a massive explosion.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, but the destruction was significant. Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear reported that many of the injured sustained serious injuries, and expressed his doubts about the final death toll.
The crash left the local community devastated, with many attempting to contact loved ones who worked nearby. As investigations continue, operations at the UPS hub have been halted. The National Transportation Safety Board is overseeing the investigation to determine what led to this catastrophic incident.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, but the destruction was significant. Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear reported that many of the injured sustained serious injuries, and expressed his doubts about the final death toll.
The crash left the local community devastated, with many attempting to contact loved ones who worked nearby. As investigations continue, operations at the UPS hub have been halted. The National Transportation Safety Board is overseeing the investigation to determine what led to this catastrophic incident.
