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Justin Price

Death Toll Hits 12 in UPS Cargo Plane Crash Near Louisville as Engine Appears to Detach Mid-Take-Off

Flames rise from an industrial site near Louisville airport after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after take-off, killing at least 12 people.

At least 12 people have died after a UPS cargo plane's left engine detached during take-off from Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday evening, causing the aircraft to crash into an industrial area and erupt into a massive fireball that swept across several buildings. The death toll is expected to rise, with 16 families reporting loved ones who remain unaccounted for.

Officials Confirm Engine Separation

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