UPS Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport
A UPS plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and injuring more than a dozen others, officials reported.
Ongoing Investigation and Recovery Efforts
The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation and announced on Wednesday afternoon that the black boxes containing the plane's flight data have been recovered.
Rising Death Toll and Missing Persons
The death toll has increased multiple times as Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg warned that the number of victims could rise. As of Wednesday night, at least 14 people were still reported missing, according to the governor's office.
“There are a handful of other people that we're still searching for,” Governor Beshear said during a Wednesday news briefing.
“We do not expect to find anyone else alive,” he added.
Beshear also mentioned that one of the victims is believed to be a young child.
State Emergency and Identification Process
Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency on Wednesday. None of the victims have been identified yet. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg noted that the Jefferson County Coroner has been present at the crash site and is handling identifications.
Details About the Crew
The plane was carrying three UPS crew members, but officials had not confirmed if they were among the deceased as of Wednesday.
Summary: A UPS cargo plane crashed near Louisville Airport, killing at least 12 with several people still missing; black boxes recovered and investigations underway, as authorities brace for a rising fatality count.