Messages of support pour in after Ethiopian Airlines crash

11 March 2019 - 11:15 By Cebelihle Bhengu

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An Ethiopian Airlines flight crashed, killing 157 people.

Ethiopian Airlines continues to dominate news headlines and Twitter trends following the fatal crash on Sunday morning that killed more than 150 people.

As soon as the devastating news broke, people took to Twitter to convey messages of support and condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those who were in the plane.

A great amount of support is also being shown to the airline itself. Many people said despite the tragedy, Ethiopian Airlines was still the best airline in Africa and they would continue to support the company because it offered the best service.

Here are some of the reactions:

#RIPPiusAdesanmi You left so soon my brother. .. death, why? #EthiopianAirlines pic.twitter.com/dgTLJlkSbx
— Steve Arowolo (@stevearowolo) March 11, 2019

Deepest condolence to families and freinds of the departed ones in the #EthiopianAirlines
— Ayad Bananay (@Bananay001) March 11, 2019

Every country should ground #Boeing737Max until a full scale investigation is done.#EthiopianAirlines #EthiopianAirlineCrash
— Utsav Atre (@Utsav_Atre) March 11, 2019

When I saw the breaking news of the #EthiopianAirlines crash. I never knew that someone I know would be among the victims. RIP prof @pius_adesanmi. The many lives you impacted through different media will never forget you.
— 'niyi (@judeofGod) March 11, 2019

That is why

Have a safe flight
Have a safe ride
Take care of yourself
Have a good night
Have a good day
Or I love you.... mean so much.

It could be your last goodbye.

You might lost your love one in just a moment.#EthiopianAirlines #ET302 #EthiopianAirlinesCrash #ET302Crash pic.twitter.com/faq7EtNAAW
— Richard_Odunga (@ROdunga) March 11, 2019

My heart goes out to the families who lost their loved ones, truly an upsetting and heart wrenching incident to have taken place. Plane crashes are indeed scary, blood curdling and petrifying, A sad day indeed. #EthiopianAirlineCrash #EthiopianAirlines pic.twitter.com/lUCRrRuwQQ
— Biplob (@mebiplobbiswas) March 11, 2019

Difficulties may happen & accidents may occur. But the bottom line is @flyethiopian is the best airline in Africa.
You will get through this and makes us pride over and over for many years to come.
WE ARE WITH YOU!#ET302 #Ethiopia #EthiopianAirlines #EthiopianAirlineCrash pic.twitter.com/1pkmctwivZ
— Kasaye R Hussien 🇪🇹 (@kye735) March 11, 2019

#EthiopianAirlines #Boeing737Max My heart goes out to the family and friends of all those who lost loved once; am really shocked after using the same flight; same route last month. Indeed its a sad moment.
— Basra Ali (@basraali) March 11, 2019

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet to Nairobi crashed early on Sunday March 10 2019, killing all 149 passengers. Here is what we know so far.