A Boeing 737 operated by Ethiopian Airlines en route from Addis Ababa to Nairobi crashed shortly after takeoff, according to airline officials. The aircraft was carrying 149 passengers and eight crew members, with no survivors reported.
The carrier confirmed the accident in a statement, noting it was still verifying passenger details. Emergency response teams were dispatched to the crash site, with the airline pledging full cooperation with authorities.
The Ethiopian Prime Minister's office expressed sorrow over the tragedy, stating, "The Office of the PM, on behalf of the Government and people of Ethiopia, would like to express its deepest condolences to the families of those that have lost their loved ones on Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 on a regular scheduled flight to Nairobi, Kenya this morning." The statement was shared via social media.
