“ A UPS cargo plane crashed on takeoff from Louisville International Airport on Tuesday evening. The crash sparked a massive fire and a huge plume of smoke, prompting authorities to urge residents within a mile radius to take shelter. Source: ABC News Details: UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time, according to the FAA. The aircraft was en route to Daniel K. Inoue International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii. There were three crew members on board. The police reported on the victims, but the exact number has not yet been specified. According to preliminary information, an engine failure occurred during takeoff, sources told ABC News. Firefighters, police and rescue services are working at the scene of the accident. Due to the threat of toxic smoke, residents of the surrounding areas were urged to hide in shelters and avoid the accident area. “This is the scene of an active fire and debris. Stay away,” the Louisville Police Department said in a social media post. “This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away,” the Louisville Metro Police Department said on social media. A UPS aircraft crashed after departing the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, federal authorities said Tuesday.A shelter-in-place… pic.twitter.com/TR3qBqfVnN— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) November 4, 2025 Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed that a large-scale operation to eliminate the consequences of the fire is underway in the city of the disaster. “There are many casualties and the fire is still ongoing. Many roads are closed in the area – please avoid the scene,” said Greenberg. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear also traveled to Louisville, saying the situation was “very serious” and calling for prayers for the families of the victims. Updated: At a news conference, Beshear said at least three people were killed and 11 injured in the plane crash. “We believe at least three people are dead. I think that number will rise. Anyone who has seen the footage knows how horrific this crash was,” Beshear said.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: ABC News
Details: According to the FAA, UPS Flight 2976, a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, crashed at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time. The aircraft was en route to Daniel K. Inoue International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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There were three crew members on board. The police reported on the victims, but the exact number has not yet been specified. According to preliminary information, an engine failure occurred during takeoff, sources told ABC News.
Firefighters, police and rescue services are working at the scene of the accident. Due to the threat of toxic smoke, residents of the surrounding areas were urged to hide in shelters and avoid the accident area.
“This is the scene of an active fire and debris. Stay away,” the Louisville Police Department said in a social media post.
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed that a large-scale operation to eliminate the consequences of the fire is underway in the city of the disaster.
“There are many casualties and the fire is still ongoing. Many roads are closed in the area – please avoid the scene,” said Greenberg.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear also traveled to Louisville, saying the situation was “very serious” and calling for prayers for the families of the victims.
Updated: During the press conference, Beshir said that at least three people died and 11 were injured as a result of the plane crash.
“We believe at least three people have died. I think that number will rise. Anyone who has seen this footage knows how horrific this disaster was,” Beshear said.