LOUISVILLE, KY (LOOTPRESS) – A large UPS cargo plane carrying three people crashed and exploded Tuesday evening while taking off from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing at least three and injuring 11 others, according to officials.

The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. as the aircraft was departing for Honolulu, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported that the number of casualties is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.

Video footage showed flames coming from the plane’s left wing and a trail of smoke as it attempted to lift off. The aircraft briefly left the ground before crashing back down and erupting into a massive fireball.

Nearby structures sustained damage, with one building’s roof visibly shredded near

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