The Louisville Metro Police Department reported injuries as emergency crews continue their response.
They said in a statement: “LMPD and multiple other agencies are responding to reports of a plane crash near Fern Valley and Grade Lane. The ramp will be closed indefinitely between Stooges and Crittenden. Injuries have been reported.”
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the plane involved in the crash was UPS Flight 2976, which was headed to Honolulu.
A statement read: “The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (TSB) will conduct an investigation.
“The NTSB will conduct the investigation and provide any updates. This information is preliminary and subject to change.”
UPS said in a statement: “At approximately 5:20 PM ET this evening, UPS Flight 2976 from Louisville, Kentucky, to Honolulu, an MD-11 with three crew members on board, was involved in an accident in Louisville. We have not confirmed any injuries/casualties at this time.
“UPS will release more facts as they become available, but the National Transportation Safety Board is in charge of the investigation and will be the primary source of information about the official investigation.”
Local media shared images from the accident scene showing a long trail of flames as firefighters try to extinguish the fire.
Videos shared online also showed the moment buildings appeared to go up in flames after the impact of the crash.
According to reports, there was at least 25,000 gallons of jet fuel on board the plane when it took off.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said, “Kentucky, we are aware of a reported plane crash near Louisville International Airport.
“First responders are on scene and we will share more information as it becomes available. Please pray for the pilots, crew and all those affected. We will share more soon.”
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