Nov 4 (Reuters) - A UPS plane crashed in

Louisville, Kentucky shortly after takeoff en route to Honolulu,

the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday, while local

police said injuries were reported.

"UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on

Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali

International Airport in Kentucky," the FAA said in a statement.

UPS said one of its aircraft was involved in an accident in

Louisville, Kentucky and it had yet to confirm any injuries or

casualties at this time.

The airport is home to UPS Worldport, a global hub for

the delivery firm's air cargo operations and its largest package

handling facility in the world.

As night fell, live aerial footage over the scene broadcast

by WLKY-TV, a local CBS affiliate, showed the red-orange glow of

flames from fires ignited on the ground by the crash spread over

nearly a mile.

The Louisville Metro Police Department said it was

responding to reports of a plane crash and that injuries had

been reported.

"Kentucky, we are aware of a reported plane crash near

Louisville International Airport. First responders are onsite,

and we will share more information as available. Please pray for

the pilots, crew and everyone affected. We will share more

soon," Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on X.