A tragic incident unfolded at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday when a cargo aircraft veered off the runway and plunged into the sea, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The Boeing 747 freighter, operated by Turkish air cargo carrier AirACT under the flight number EK9788 for Emirates SkyCargo, was arriving from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The crash occurred around 3:50 a.m. during landing. Authorities confirmed that four crew members were rescued and hospitalized, while two individuals in an airport ground vehicle lost their lives. The north runway, one of three at the bustling airport, has been closed indefinitely, though the other two runways remain operational. Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department has initiated an investigation, collaborating with the airline and other relevant parties to determine the cause of the accident. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs.