A runway at HK airport is closed after a cargo plane skidded off the runway and into the sea. Photo: AP PHOTO

A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport, with reports two people were killed.

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

The accident occurred around 3:50am Hong Kong time (6:50am AEDT) and the airport confirmed the aircraft was carrying an Emirates flight number.

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