UPS Plane Crash Near Louisville Airport
At least 12 people died, and over a dozen were injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday, officials reported.
Fatalities and Missing Persons
The death toll increased several times on Wednesday. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg warned the number could rise, with at least 14 people still unaccounted for by Wednesday night.
"There were a handful of other people that we're still searching for," said Gov. Beshear during a Wednesday afternoon briefing.
Officials have not confirmed whether the three UPS crew members on board were among the casualties. Beshear also indicated that one of the victims is believed to be a young child.
"We do not expect to find anyone else alive," the governor added.
Official Response and Investigation
A state of emergency was declared by Gov. Beshear on Wednesday. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation and announced it recovered the black boxes that record flight data.
None of the victims had been identified by Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Greenberg said the Jefferson County Coroner's office is at the crash site and will handle victim identification.
Summary
The tragic UPS plane crash near Louisville has caused multiple fatalities and missing persons, with authorities continuing search efforts and investigations amid a declared state of emergency.
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