The northern runway at the airport was closed after the incident, Hong Kong International Airport said
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.
