Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea

In a tragic incident, a cargo plane operated by Emirates skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport, crashing into the sea. The plane, an Airbus A330-243F, had just landed when it collided with a service vehicle on the ground, resulting in the deaths of two people. According to the authorities, the incident occurred during heavy rain, and the plane's landing gear collapsed upon impact. The two victims were employees of the airport's ground handling company. The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Meanwhile, the airport's operations were temporarily suspended, leading to the cancellation and diversion of several flights. The Emirates cargo flight was transporting general cargo from Hong Kong to Dubai when the incident took place. The airline has expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and is cooperating fully with the investigation.