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Louisville UPS MD-11 Crash Death Toll Rises to 11, Mayor Says

City officials confirm 11 fatalities, with the count possibly rising as crews search for the missing.

Overview

  • Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said 11 deaths have been confirmed and indicated the number could increase to 12, with several people unaccounted for.
  • Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear earlier reported at least nine fatalities as officials updated totals during the response.
  • The FAA said the UPS-operated MD-11 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time shortly after departing Louisville International Airport.
  • UPS confirmed three crew members were aboard the cargo aircraft at the time of the crash.
  • Multiple eyewitness videos show the aircraft striking the ground followed by an explosion.