Ground staff killed in cargo plane incident in Hong Kong

20 Oct 2025 • 3:21 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A cargo aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport in the early hours of Monday.
  • Two ground staff members were killed after the aircraft struck their vehicle, pushing it into the sea.
  • The Boeing 747 freighter, Emirates flight EK9788, was leased from and operated by ACT Airlines and was 32 years old.
  • The airport's north runway has been closed, leading to the cancellation of at least 12 cargo flights, though passenger operations remain unaffected.
  • Authorities are attempting to retrieve the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the sea to investigate the incident.

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