LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

A UPS plane exploded on the runway during takeoff at the Louisville Airport, leaving at least nine people dead, 11 injured and many still unaccounted for.

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The death toll has risen to 9 from the crash and aftermath, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says number will likely grow by at least one

15 people were injured, including 2 that remain in critical condition

16 different families have reported loved ones unaccounted for.

40 members conducting search and rescue through debris, search and recovery could continue for at least a week due to the debris zone being so large

Beshear declared a state of emergency to allow state to move resources quickly to be used, launched the Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund for funerals, response, recovery and rebuilding

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