💔 SAD NEWS: The identities of the victims in the UPS MD-11 cargo plane crash at a truck stop in Louisville, Kentucky have been released. The tragic accident claimed at least four lives and left eleven others injured.
Authorities confirmed the aircraft, operating as UPS Flight 1357, went down shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The crash triggered a massive explosion that lit up the early morning sky for miles.
Among those injured was Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel, who had recently joined the logistics industry following the offseason. Sources close to the team confirmed he was traveling for work and suffered multiple but non-life-threatening injuries.
“He’s stable and surrounded by family,” a Bills spokesperson said. “Our entire organization is keeping him and every victim in our thoughts as they recover from this unimaginable tragedy.”
Witnesses described hearing a thunderous blast moments before the plane struck a nearby truck stop. Emergency crews battled intense flames for more than two hours before the wreckage was finally contained and the fire extinguished.
Local officials stated that the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the crash. Preliminary reports suggest a possible mechanical failure occurred moments after takeoff, though the cause remains under review.
The Buffalo Bills community quickly rallied online, with fans launching fundraisers and sharing messages under the hashtag #BuffaloStrong. Many praised the team’s unity and the city’s enduring spirit of resilience in the face of tragedy.
As night fell, tributes poured in from across the NFL. From players to fans, the message was clear — football connects more than competition; it builds family, and family stands together through heartbreak.
