Emergency services have rushed to a cargo plane crash near an airport in Kentucky.
Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) say officers are attending the scene of the crash near Louisville International Airport.
UPS says it has been notified of an incident involving one of its aircraft.
The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) said the crash happened around 5.15pm local time (10.15pm UK time) as the plane left the airport, bound for Honolulu in Hawaii.
In a statement, police said: “LMPD and multiple other agencies are responding to reports of a plane crash near Fern Valley and Grade Lane.
“Grade Lane will be closed indefinitely between Stooges and Crittenden. Injuries reported.”
The airport is home to UPS Worldport, a global hub for the delivery firm’s air cargo operations and its largest package handling facility in the world
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