Washington, USA – A tragic accident occurred in the US state of Kentucky. A cargo plane crashed, killing and injuring 18 people, according to local authorities.
Initial reports indicated the aircraft was en route to a domestic flight. It then lost contact with air traffic control before crashing in a rural area near a local airport.
Rescue and firefighting teams rushed to the scene immediately. They began search and rescue operations and extinguished the fires that had broken out in parts of the wreckage.
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the crash. Initial indications suggest a possible technical malfunction during takeoff.
