The Emirates flight EK9788, a Boeing 747-481 owned by Turkish cargo airline Air ACT, was arriving from Dubai at about 03:50 local time (19:50 GMT) when it hit a vehicle on the north runway
Two airport ground staff fell into the sea – they were rescued but later died in hospital, according to local media citing the police
Four crew members onboard the plane survived and were taken to hospital
Airport authorities are due to give a press conference on the incident at 10:00 local time (02:00 GMT).Hong Kong: Two dead after cargo plane skids off runway into sea – The affected runway is closed, but the airport’s other two runways are still in operation.
The Airport Authority is set to host a press conference at 10:00 local time (02:00 GMT).
Hong Kong’s Government Flying Service has deployed helicopters above the affected runway, while Fire Services Department vessels also took part in the rescue, media reports say.
At least 11 cargo flights initially scheduled to arrive at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday have been cancelled, according to the Airport Authority’s website.
It is a rare incident for the Hong Kong International Airport, which has had a good safety record.
