A large UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded Tuesday while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, leaving at least four people dead and 11 injured.

Video showed flames on the plane’s left wing and a trail of smoke. The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge fireball. Video also revealed portions of a building’s shredded roof next to the end of the runway.

At least four people were killed, said Officer Jonathan Biven, an airport spokesperson.

Among the 11 who were hurt, some had “very significant” injuries, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.

“Anybody who has seen the images, the video, knows how violent this crash is,” he said.

Those numbers are expected to grow, the governor said. The plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. as it was departi

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