A UPS cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday, 4 November. The crash triggered a fire that moved through part of the industrial area near the airport. It spread quickly across several adjoining structures.

How the UPS flight crashed

The plane has been identified as UPS Flight 2976, an MD-11 cargo jet bound for Honolulu. It took off around 5:15 PM, per BBC. The aircraft gained only a low altitude before it began to descend again, according to early tracking data.

How many people died in the UPS plane crash

Mayor Craig Greenberg said at least 12 people have been confirmed dead in his post on X. Officials also noted that the total may rise, as teams are still working through damaged buildings in the area.

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