Emirates Boeing 747 cargo jet slides off runway in Hong Kong — fears of fatalities

A serious incident this morning at Hong Kong International Airport involved an Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 747-400 (flight EK9788) arriving from Dubai (DWC).

During landing on runway 07R, the aircraft veered left, struck a ground-service vehicle, and came to rest with its nose over the seawall, partly over the water.

All four crew escaped unharmed, but two ground staff in the vehicle remain missing, feared trapped or swept into the sea. To know more click here.