Louisville Plane Crash Kills 3, Leaves Multiple Injured

UPDATE: DEATH TOLL RISES TO 11 WITH 16 STILL MISSING

Louisville plane crash aftermath from office of USDOT.

Edmonson Voice Report:
A UPS plane crashed near the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening around 5:15PM est, that killed three people and has left at least eleven others injured. 

In a press release from Gov. Andy Beshear's Office yesterday evening, it was announced that UPS flight 2976 from Louisville, Kentucky, to Honolulu – an MD-11 with three crew members on board – was involved in a catastrophic crash just beyond the takeoff runway. While there was no hazardous cargo on board, impacts can create dangerous conditions and items on the ground where the crash took place can also cause potential hazards.

The investigation is being led by the National Transportation Safety Board, which will serve as the primary source of information.

Current updates include:

• Known fatalities: 3
• Injuries: 11; those injured are being treated at area hospitals.
• Victim Family Reunification Center: Louisville Metro Police Training Academy at 2911 Taylor Blvd. Family members seeking information about a UPS employee can also call 800-631-0604.
• United Way is offering shelter to anyone who is impacted. Website: metrounitedway.org.
• Two businesses were directly impacted: Kentucky Petroleum Recycling, which is pending updates; Grade A Auto Parts, which has accounted for all but two employees.
• The radius for those instructed to shelter in place has been adjusted to anything north of the airport and extending to the Ohio River. This area includes South Louisville, Old Louisville and Downtown.