LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A large UPS cargo plane crashed on takeoff from Louisville, Ky., igniting a huge fire on the ground, officials said Tuesday.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed at about 5:15 p.m. It was taking off for Honolulu. The FAA said the plane was scheduled to fly to Honolulu after it took off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Police had responded to reports of a plane crash near Louisville International Airport.

Injuries were reported, the Louisville Metro Police Department said in a social media post.

Photos on social media showed a large plume of black smoke rising into the sky.

Louisville’s police department said on X that there was a fire and debris, and it asked people to stay away.

Louisville Metro Emergency Services said the s

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