An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 crashed this morning near Bishoftu town. On its way to Nairobi, the plane was carrying 149 passengers and 8 crew members. 

BREAKING: Ethiopian prime minister’s office says Ethiopian Airlines flight has crashed on way to Nairobi, deaths reported.

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The airline said in a statement: 

Search and rescue operations are in progress and we have no confirmed information about survivors or any possible casualties.

Praying for the families of the casualties.