A shelter-in-place order for people within 8km of Louisville International Airport has been issued
Injuries have been reported after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after take-off near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, US.
Photos on social media showed a large plume of black smoke rising into the sky.
A shelter-in-place order was issued within 8km of the airport, police said.
Louisville’s police department said there was a fire and debris, and it asked people to stay away.
Television station video showed a large trail of flames and a plume of smoke leading from a parking lot as fire trucks tried to douse the fire.
The airport is home to UPS Worldport, a global hub for the delivery firm’s air cargo operations and its largest package handling facility in the world.
“We are aware of a reported plane crash near Louisville International Airport. First responders are onsite, and we will share more information as available. Please pray for the pilots, crew and everyone affected. We will share more soon,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on X.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed at about 5:15 p.m. It was taking off for Honolulu.
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