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.

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.

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.

The South China Morning Post later reported the deaths of two men aboard the groun

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