Two Cathay Pacific pilots killed in Porsche crash in Hong Kong
Pair in their 20s die after sports car spins out of control at road-race black spot
Two Cathay Pacific pilots were killed in the early hours of Thursday morning when the sports car they were driving in careered off the road, crashed into a flyover and burst into flames.
The men were employed by the airline and were both aged 27 according to a police commander at the scene.
The crash, at 4.40am, occurred on Container Port Road South near Hong Kong's Container Terminal, said Inspector Ma Wai-hung, from New Territories South's special investigation team.
He said the men had been trapped in the blazing wreckage, adding that their bodies were already badly burnt when paramedics arrived at the scene.
A Cathay Pacific spokeswoman said: "We are deeply saddened by the news. Our sincerest condolences to the families of our two pilots. We will provide all the necessary support and assistance during this difficult period."