An accident occurred at Hong Kong International Airport at around 3.50am today (October 20). A B744 cargo aircraft (flight number UAE9788), arriving from Al Maktoum International Airport, United Arab Emirates, had deviated from the North Runway after landing and ditched into the sea. Air traffic control personnel immediately notified the Airport Authority and other rescue units according to the established procedures. Preliminary information indicates that the four crew members on board were rescued and sent to hospital, while two ground staff were affected and fell into the sea, and their conditions are pending confirmation. The North Runway is closed due to the accident, while the South and Centre Runways will remain operational.

     The Civil Aviation Department (CAD) attaches great importance to the accident and is following up with the relevant parties at the airport, including the airline involved. CAD has also reported the incident to the Air Accident Investigation Authority in accordance with the established mechanism and is sparing no effort to support the investigation.

Ends/Monday, October 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 7:48

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