Plane crash near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali airport sparks fire and injuries | investingLive
A plane crashed near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a large blaze and significant smoke plume visible in traffic cameras shortly before 5:30 p.m. US Eastern time.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Fern Valley Road and Grade Lane, south of the airport, where multiple emergency agencies responded.
Injuries have been reported and the scene remains active with fire and debris.
While some social-media accounts suggested the aircraft may be operated by UPS Airlines, no official confirmation has been released.
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Airport is now closed to arriving and departing flights
- Crash of a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 being operated as a cargo plane by UPS Airlines
- Crash on take off
- massive fire is currently burning, having engulfed several nearby buildings