Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Tuesday evening to accelerate deployment of state resources and opened the Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to assist with funerals, response costs, and rebuilding.

Confirmed Victims and Injuries

UPS has identified the three crew members on board:

• Captain Richard Wartenberg, Independence, Kentucky
• First Officer Lee Truitt
• International Relief Officer Captain Dana Diamond

All three perished in the accident. Authorities have also confirmed additional casualties from the surrounding industrial area. As of Wednesday morning:

• 14 fatalities confirmed
• 15 people injured, with two in critical condition
• 9 individuals remain unaccounted for

Family-assistance and reunification services have been established at the Louisville Metro Police Training Academy on Taylor Boulevard.

The Airport Situation

Operations at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport were temporarily halted following the crash. Two of the airport’s runways have since reopened, but flight delays and cancellations continue. Officials advise travelers to check directly with airlines for updated schedules.

Airport spokesperson Natalie Hughes stated that safety inspections are ongoing:

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