Louisville, Nov. 5 -- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Tuesday confirmed the number of people killed in the UPS plane crash in Louisville is now "at least seven" and is expected to rise.

"The news out of Louisville is tough tonight as the death toll has now reached at least 7, with that number expected to rise," the governor said on X. "First responders are onsite and working hard to extinguish the fire and continue the investigation."

The crash prompted a statement from UPS, which said it was "terribly saddened" by the incident that occurred Tuesday in Louisville.

"Our heartfelt thoughts are with everyone involved. UPS is committed to the safety of our employees, our customers and the communities we serve. This is particularly true i...