A UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday.

A UPS plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky shortly after takeoff en route to Honolulu, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday, while local police said injuries were reported.

“UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky,” the FAA said in a statement.

UPS said one of its aircraft was involved in an accident in Louisville, Kentucky and it had yet to confirm any injuries or casualties at this time.

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.

Black smoke billowed into the sky

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