Louisville: The death toll from the crash of a UPS cargo aircraft in the US state of Kentucky has risen to 12, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said late on Wednesday. “I can now confirm that there are 12 fatalities,” the mayor stated, noting that three of the deceased were believed to be the crew members who had been on board the aircraft.

According to Emirates News Agency, the governor mentioned that he “believes one of those lost was a young child.” Additionally, more than a dozen people were injured in the crash, with some suffering severe injuries including burns, smoke inhalation, and shrapnel wounds.