At least 7 dead, 11 injured as UPS plane catches fire, crashes during takeoff

A plane crash occurred at Kentucky's Muhammad Ali International Airport around 5:15 p.m., resulting in three fatalities and eleven injuries, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The aircraft was taking off for Honolulu when the incident happened. The crash caused the plane to explode, compounding the severity of the event. While the cause of the crash remains unconfirmed, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. This tragic event has drawn attention to aviation safety at the Louisville airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is the primary agency reporting on the incident. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.