A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport, the city’s airport operator said on Monday, with local media reporting the deaths of two people.

The northern runway at the airport is closed after the incident, Hong Kong International Airport said, adding the south and central runways would continue to operate.

The accident occurred around 3:50 a.m. Hong Kong time on Monday (1950 GMT on Sunday), and the airport confirmed the aircraft was carrying an Emirates flight number. Emirates did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

The four crew members on board were rescued, the international airport said in the statement. One ground staff member was rescued as well, while another was missing.

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