UPS Cargo Plane Crashes at Kentucky Airport, Killing at Least 7 with Fires Still Burning
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Summary
A UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff at Louisville airport in Kentucky, killing at least seven people with fears the death toll will rise. The aircraft exploded and skidded off the runway, striking nearby buildings including a fuel recycling company, causing fires that continue to burn. Residents within five miles were ordered to shelter as authorities investigate the crash site and provide updates on the developing tragedy.
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· 4 pulledUPS flight 2976, a cargo plane, crashed mid-takeoff at around 17:15 local time on Tuesday, skidding off the runway and striking nearby buildings, including a fuel recycling company.
People living within five miles of the airport were ordered to take shelter.
Fears death toll will rise as Kentucky crash site investigated.
It's nearly midnight in Kentucky and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has just given what is expected to be the final update of the day - but the full extent of this tragedy is still not clear.
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