At least 11 killed in UPS plane crash near Louisville

UPDATE (2:28 PM): The death toll in Tuesday night's UPS plane crash in Louisville is at least 11.

Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) said crews are not expecting to find any other survivors at the crash scene near the city's airport.

In a news conference Wednesday, Beshear detailed the area businesses that were impacted or spared by the crash.

"Two businesses were directly impacted...Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and Grade A Auto Parts. Thankfully, a local restaurant that is right there that we had great concern would be impacted and we would lose whoever was in it...was missed and now is helping the search and rescue. We're grateful for them. Another blessing is this plane could have potentially hit the major Ford factory or the convention center. Those are all close by and did not."

Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.)

Beshear said the plane crash sparked nearly 40,000 gallons of jet fuel.

The resulting long trail of fire at the scene necessitated the emergency response of 18 fire departments.

An emergency relief fund has also been set up that the governor said will help pay for funerals and recovery.

The NTSB is on scene and leading the investigation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (NBC, KYMA) - At least seven people were killed after a UPS plane crashed near a Louisville, Kentucky airport Tuesday.

The cargo plane crashed during takeoff at the Muhammad Ali International Airport, and the crash sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky.

The explosion engulfed at least two businesses nearby, including a petroleum recycling company.

In addition, the aircraft was carrying 38,000 gallons of fuel when it crashed.

According to officials, people suffered "very significant" injuries in the incident and the death toll could rise.

A preliminary investigation is underway, but officials have said it is too early to say what caused the crash.