Federal investigators have confirmed the identities of those injured in the UPS MD-11 cargo plane crash that struck a truck stop just miles from the Louisville International Airport late Thursday night, leaving at least 11 people injured, several critically.

Among the injured, officials say, is a relative of global music icon P!nk, whose powerful songs about resilience and family have touched millions worldwide.

“It Happened So Fast”

Eyewitnesses described the terrifying moments when the plane, carrying overnight freight bound for Chicago, suddenly lost altitude moments after takeoff.

“It was like the sky tore open,” said truck driver Caleb Morrison, who had been refueling nearby. “The sound was deafening — then fire everywhere. People were screaming, running. And somehow, in all that chaos, strangers were helping each other.”

Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours before bringing it under control. Emergency crews worked through the night pulling survivors from the wreckage and treating burn victims at the scene.

A Personal Connection That Shocked Fans

Hours later, a spokesperson for P!nk (Alecia Moore) confirmed reports that a member of her extended family was among the injured.

“Alecia and her family are devastated,” the statement read. “They are asking for privacy and continued prayers for all who were affected by this tragedy.”

The injured family member, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, is being treated at University of Louisville Hospital and remains in serious but stable condition, according to hospital officials.

P!nk, known for her fierce energy and deeply personal lyrics, has yet to make a public statement. Sources close to the singer say she has canceled private appearances to be near family and is “heartbroken but staying strong for everyone involved.”

A Community United in Compassion

By morning, residents of Louisville had gathered near the crash site, leaving candles, handwritten notes, and flowers along the police barricade.

“We may not know their names, but we know their pain,” said one local pastor leading a small prayer circle. “This city takes care of its own.”

Fans of P!nk quickly joined the outpouring online, sending messages of comfort under hashtags #PrayForLouisville and #StayStrongPink.

“She’s sung about standing up after every fall,” one fan posted. “Now it’s our turn to lift her up.”

Faith, Family, and Fragile Moments

P!nk has long spoken about the importance of family, resilience, and empathy — often dedicating songs like “All I Know So Far” and “Cover Me in Sunshine” to her husband Carey Hart and their two children.

“Life’s fragile,” she once said in an interview. “You hold your people close, because you never know when the world can shift.”

Those words now feel hauntingly real as the singer faces a tragedy that has shaken both her family and fans around the world.

The Investigation Continues

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation, confirming that the plane’s “black box” flight recorder has been recovered. Early reports suggest a potential mechanical failure, though officials emphasize it is too soon to draw conclusions.

UPS issued a statement Friday morning expressing “deep sorrow” and pledging full cooperation with investigators.

“Our hearts are with every family affected,” the company said. “We will provide every resource necessary to support those impacted.”

A Moment of Humanity in the Headlines

As Louisville begins to heal, one small act from the crash site has touched hearts nationwide: a group of bystanders forming a human chain to pull two trapped victims from the debris before firefighters arrived.

“Nobody asked who they were helping,” said one witness. “They just moved.”

That same spirit — of strength, compassion, and unity — mirrors the message P!nk has built her career on.

And as the world sends its prayers for the victims and for P!nk’s family, her own lyrics from “What About Us” now echo softly across social media:

“We are searchlights, we can see in the dark. We are rockets, pointed up at the stars.”

Because even in heartbreak, light still rises.