2 killed after Emirates plane veers off Hong Kong runway
Summary
A cargo plane veered off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, striking a ground vehicle and plunging into the sea, resulting in two fatalities.
Key Points
- An Emirates Boeing 747 freighter veered off the north runway at Hong Kong International Airport while landing.
- The plane struck a security patrol vehicle, causing it to plunge into the sea with two security workers inside, both confirmed dead.
- All four crew members onboard the plane escaped unharmed.
- The north runway was temporarily closed and will reopen after a safety assessment and aircraft removal.
