UPS aircraft crashes after departing Louisville airport, shelter-in-place issued: Officials
ABC News • • general
Key Points:
- A UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft crashed shortly after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, heading to Honolulu, according to federal authorities.
- The Louisville Metro Police Department reported injuries but did not specify the number, and a shelter-in-place order was issued within a 5-mile radius of the airport due to fire and debris.
- The airport, home to UPS Worldport, is closed following the incident, with a large plume of smoke visible near the site.
- The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash, while Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed first responders are on scene and is en route to Louisville.
- Authorities have urged the public to stay away from the area as the situation remains active and serious; further updates
