A major plane accident occurred on Tuesday evening in Louisville city of Kentucky state of America. A UPS cargo plane with three people on board crashed and exploded at Mohammed Ali International Airport after taking off.
Officials said that at least three people died and 11 were injured in the accident. State Governor Andy Beshear warned that the death toll could rise further.
🔥 How did the accident happen?
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the accident occurred at 5:15 pm when the plane was flying to Honolulu (Hawaii).
Video footage showed that the plane’s left wing caught fire, and a short time later it crashed with a bang near the runway.
The explosion was so strong that the roofs of nearby buildings were uprooted and dense smoke engulfed the area.
🚒 Rescue teams and relief operations
Governor Beshear said: “We ask that all Kentuckians pray that everyone affected by this tragedy remains safe.”
Several teams of fire department and police reached the spot and brought the fire under control.
Due to the strong flames, rescue workers also had to work hiding behind nearby buildings.
🌍 Why discussion in UAE and Gulf countries
This UPS cargo plane operated an international route via Honolulu, including some cargo bound for Dubai and the Gulf region.
The incident has sparked concern among the business community in the UAE and other Gulf countries, as the UPS network is used for large volumes of cargo and e-commerce delivery.