Large UPS Cargo Plan Crashes In Birmingham

The AP is reporting the FAA has said a large UPS Cargo plane has crashed on approach to the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport. All roads around the airport have been closed, and ABC 33/40 reports two fatalities from the crash.

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James Spann published the following diagram via twitter:

UPS has released the following statement about this morning's crash:

UPS has been notified of an aircraft incident involving Flight 1354, an Airbus A300 flying from Louisville, KY to Birmingham, AL.

 At this time, we are still determining the details of the incident. We will release more information as it becomes available. As we work through this difficult situation, we ask for your patience, and that you keep those involved in your thoughts and prayers.

 To keep you informed of developments, UPS has established a media information hotline: (502) 329-0110. A recorded message will provide updates as this situation unfolds; the system will also allow reporters to leave messages. Updates will also be available on the Internet at www.pressroom.ups.com.