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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Tuesday that at least seven people had died and 11 were injured, warning that the numbers could rise as the investigation continues. Beshear had earlier stated that some injuries were “very serious.” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg wrote on X this evening that “all city emergency response teams are on site.”

Beshear said that the condition of the crew members was still unknown and that authorities were working to reach the affected families as soon as possible. “Anyone who’s seen the video footage knows how severe this crash was, and there are many families waiting anxiously for news,” he said.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating the crash of UPS Flight 2976. The FAA said Tuesday that the investigation would be led by the NTSB. The board announced it had formed a “go-team” that was expected to arrive in Kentucky on Wednesday.

According to Governor Beshear, the first report of the “catastrophic” crash came around 5:15 p.m. Eastern Time. He stated that the plane was not carrying any hazardous cargo that could cause environmental harm but crashed in an area that could present long-term challenges.

The governor warned residents to stay away from the crash site, noting that the area posed risks of fire and explosion and that firefighters were working intensively to locate trapped individuals.

Jefferson County Public Schools announced that, due to a “shelter-in-place” order issued after the crash, all schools in Kentucky’s largest district would be closed on Wednesday.