Hong Kong: two people reported killed after cargo plane skids off airport runway | Hong Kong

A cargo plane has skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport, the city’s airport operator said on Monday, with two people reportedly confirmed dead.

The northern runway at the airport was closed after the incident, Hong Kong International Airport said, adding the south and central runways would continue to operate.

The four crew members on board were rescued, the international airport said in a statement. One ground staff member was rescued as well, while another was missing.

The South China Morning Post later reported the deaths of two men aboard the ground vehicle, citing police.

The flight, arriving from Dubai, landed at about 3.50 am local time. The airport confirmed the aircraft was carrying an Emirates flight number. Emirates did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Flightradar24, a flight-tracking service, said the aircraft that went off the runway in Hong Kong was a Boeing 747 freighter, according to a social media post.