UPS Plane Crash Near Louisville Kills at Least 12
A UPS cargo plane crashed Tuesday near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than a dozen others, according to officials. Authorities warned that the death toll was likely to rise as several individuals remained missing.
Investigation and Recovery Efforts
The National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation into the incident and confirmed Wednesday that the aircraft’s black boxes, which contain flight data, had been recovered. The exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Official Statements
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said that several people are still unaccounted for. As of Wednesday night, the governor’s office reported that around fourteen individuals were believed to be missing.
"We do not expect to find anyone else alive," said Gov. Andy Beshear during a Wednesday afternoon briefing. "A handful of other people that we’re still searching for."
Beshear also mentioned that one of the victims is believed to be a young child. He declared a state of emergency on Wednesday to provide additional resources for the recovery efforts.
Identification of Victims
Officials have not yet released the names of the victims. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg stated that the Jefferson County Coroner is working at the crash site to complete identifications.
Author’s summary: A UPS aircraft crashed near Louisville Airport, leaving at least 12 dead, several missing, and prompting state and federal investigations into the cause.
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