At least 9 killed in UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky

By Diyar Gulogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - At least nine people were killed after a cargo plane crashed on Tuesday after takeoff from the international airport in Louisville, Kentucky, said Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday.

"Kentucky, more heartbreaking news out of Louisville. The number of those lost has now risen to at least 9, with the possibility of more," Beshear said on US social media company X.

UPS flight 2976 crashed around 5.15 pm local time (2215GMT) after departing from the Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to Honolulu, Hawaii.

The airport reopened for air traffic early Wednesday.