Tragedy struck Hong Kong International Airport early Monday morning when a Boeing 747-481 cargo plane, arriving from Dubai, skidded off the runway. The massive freighter reportedly made contact with a ground service vehicle during its landing, pulling the vehicle into the nearby water. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the ongoing rescue and recovery efforts. Initial reports indicate that while the flight crew sustained no serious injuries, two ground personnel tragically lost their lives. The Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department has initiated a full investigation into the precise circumstances that led to this devastating accident. The incident involved Emirates Flight EK9788, registration TC-ACF, which had departed from Dubai.
