Tragedy struck at Hong Kong International Airport when a cargo plane skidded off the runway, resulting in the loss of two lives. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, saw a Boeing 747 cargo aircraft veer off course and into the sea during landing. The plane, operated by AirACT and en route from Dubai, tragically collided with two security staff members on the ground, leading to their untimely deaths.
Despite the devastating outcome, four crew members onboard the aircraft managed to survive the crash, thanks to the swift response of the Fire Service Department. The rescue operation was recounted by Steven Yiu, the executive director of airport operations at Airport Authority Hong Kong, during a press briefing. It was revealed that the security staff fatalities occurred while patrolling the perimeter of the runway, just outside the airport fence.
In the aftermath of the accident, Emirates confirmed that the damaged aircraft belonged to them, but assured that the crew members were unharmed and that there was no cargo onboard at the time. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with initial reports indicating that weather and runway conditions were deemed safe for operation.
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