Multiple people were reported wounded after a United Parcel Service plane crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
The Louisville Metro Police Department announced the crash on Tuesday, saying it resulted in “fire and debris” being scattered across the affected area. A shelter-in-place order was issued for everyone within a 5-mile radius of the airport.
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“LMPD and multiple other agencies are responding to reports of a [plane] crash near Fern Valley and Grade Lane. Grade lane will be closed indefinitely between Stooges and Crittenden. Injuries reported,” a short statement from the LMPD said.
UPS confirmed that the aircraft belonged to the company and pledged to release further information when it became available.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
