The UPS Cargo Plane which crashed near to Birmingham airport killed the two pilots on board and caused 140 homes to be without power. At this time, authorities have reported that the situation is under control. Firefighters and rescue services have been dispatched to the scene and are carrying out clean-up operations.
UPS released a short statement on Twitter within the last hour, appealing for patience from the public: “As we work through this difficult situation, we ask for your patience, and that you keep those involved in your thoughts and prayers”
Here are some recent Tweets about the UPS Cargo Plane crash:
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) August 14, 2013
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) August 14, 2013
DETAILS: Birmingham, AL firefighters report fire from UPS cargo plane crash is under control – @aldotcom
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) August 14, 2013
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport: UPS cargo plane crashed around 5 a.m. local time; not within airport fence – @waff48
— Micah Grimes (@MicahGrimes) August 14, 2013
