Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway
Summary
A cargo plane veered off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport and collided with a patrol car, causing the car to fall into the sea. The accident resulted in the deaths of two airport security workers. The plane, operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates, was attempting to land when the crash happened.Key Facts
- The accident happened at Hong Kong International Airport early on Monday.
- A cargo plane struck a patrol car, pushing it into the sea.
- Two airport security workers in the patrol car died.
- The plane involved is a Boeing 747 operated by ACT Airlines for Emirates.
- The accident occurred as the plane was landing, going off the runway and through a fence.
- Weather and runway conditions were reported safe, with no emergency signal from the aircraft.
- An investigation is underway to find out why the plane left the runway.
- The incident is noted as one of the most serious since the airport opened in 1998.
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