Louisville Plane Crash: A Community in Shock and Search for Answers

A tragic event unfolded near Louisville's airport, leaving at least nine people dead and many more injured. A UPS cargo plane, an MD-11 aircraft, went down around 5:15 p. m. on Tuesday, causing a massive plume of smoke visible across Louisville and southern Indiana. The crash site was near businesses, and it's still unclear how many people were inside when the plane hit. Governor Andy Beshear called the incident "catastrophic" and asked people to stay away from the area. The search for victims continued into Wednesday, with 16 families reporting missing loved ones. The number of deaths is expected to rise as the search goes on. Hospitals are treating injured people, with two in critical condition at the Burn Center. Other patients are expected to survive. The crash also affected nearby businesses, with at least two workers still missing. A shelter-in-place warning was issued for areas close to the crash. Schools in Jefferson County were closed, and UPS stopped operations at its Louisville hub. The airport reopened one runway, but travelers should expect delays or cancellations. A victim reunification center was set up to help families find their loved ones. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and investigations are ongoing. This event has left the community in shock, with many waiting for answers and support.