WASHINGTON

The United Parcel Service (UPS) said one of its aircraft was involved in a crash on Tuesday near Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, Kentucky, prompting the temporary closure of the airfield.

"At this time, all arriving and departing flights at SDF are temporarily suspended and the airfield is closed," the airport said on the US social media company X’s platform.

The Louisville Metro Police Department said the department and several other agencies are responding to reports of a plane crash near Fern Valley and Grade Lane.

UPS has not confirmed any injuries or casualties at this time, but the department said injuries were reported.

"Injuries reported. This is an active scene with fire and debris. Stay away," it said.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said UPS flight 2976 crashed around 5.15 pm local time (2215GMT) after departing from the airport in Kentucky to Honolulu, Hawaii with three crewmembers onboard.

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the crash.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the NTSB is in charge of the probe and will be the primary source of information about the official investigation.