Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed in recent hours that twelve people have died and “several” are still missing after a cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from Muhammad Ali International Airport in this Kentucky city.
“It is with profound sadness that I report the death toll has risen to twelve, and several people are still missing,” he announced on his Twitter account, adding that authorities will continue “providing resources and support to all those affected by this tragic event.”
Among the deceased may be a “young child,” according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshar, who stated earlier on the same platform that “they are all gone far too soon.”
“It is impossible to describe the devastation caused by yesterday’s fatal plane crash,” he said, adding that he was “heartbroken” and vowed to stand by the victims. “We will get through this together,” he added.
The accident occurred around 5:15 p.m. (local time) on Tuesday, according to information released by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), when a cargo plane bound for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, crashed into a large UPS facility, causing a fire.
