A tragic incident unfolded at Hong Kong International Airport as an Emirates cargo plane, flight EK9788, arriving from Dubai, skidded off the runway, colliding with a patrol vehicle manned by two airport security staff. This unfortunate event occurred around 3:50 AM local time on Monday and pushed the patrol car into the sea, leading to the deaths of both personnel, aged 30 and 41.
Witnesses reported that the Boeing 747 was partly submerged after the crash, while its four crew members managed to escape without serious injuries. Emergency services were on the scene promptly, rescuing the crew members who had activated the aircraft's emergency doors.
Authorities are conducting a full investigation into the circumstances leading to this incident, which includes evaluating the plane's flight path and determining whether the weather or runway conditions played a role. An airport representative confirmed that the patrol car was positioned safely when the cargo plane unexpectedly veered into the area. This incident marks one of the deadliest aviation occurrences in recent years at the airport, which typically boasts a strong safety record. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials tirelessly searching for flight data and cockpit voice recorders to better understand the sequence of events.
Witnesses reported that the Boeing 747 was partly submerged after the crash, while its four crew members managed to escape without serious injuries. Emergency services were on the scene promptly, rescuing the crew members who had activated the aircraft's emergency doors.
Authorities are conducting a full investigation into the circumstances leading to this incident, which includes evaluating the plane's flight path and determining whether the weather or runway conditions played a role. An airport representative confirmed that the patrol car was positioned safely when the cargo plane unexpectedly veered into the area. This incident marks one of the deadliest aviation occurrences in recent years at the airport, which typically boasts a strong safety record. The investigation remains ongoing, with officials tirelessly searching for flight data and cockpit voice recorders to better understand the sequence of events.
