LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A UPS plane crashed on takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, igniting a large fire on the ground, officials said Tuesday.
The aircraft was departing for Honolulu when the crash occurred. Police responded to reports of the incident near the airport, specifically at the intersection of Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane, located at the southern edge of the airport.
The Louisville Metro Police Department confirmed injuries were reported in a social media post. Photos shared on social media showed a massive plume of black smoke rising into the sky.
Louisville’s police department posted on X that there was fire and debris at the scene and urged the public to stay clear of the area. Additionally, a shelter-in-place order was issued within a 5-mile (8-kilometer) radius of the airport.
Video footage from local television stations showed a large trail of flames and a thick plume of smoke extending from a parking lot as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.
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