Mogadishu-August 9th, 2013; An Ethiopian Air Force flight today crash landed at Mogadishu International Airport killing four crew members and injuring two others. The two are currently receiving medical attention at the AMISOM hospital in Mogadishu.

The air crash occurred shortly before 0800hrs when the plane burst into flames upon landing. Emergency medical and fire personnel were on location and immediately contained the fire rescuing the two casualties. The exact cause of the crash is yet to be established but investigations are currently underway.

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamat Saleh Annadif expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Ethiopia following the loss of lives and wished quick recovery for the injured crew members.

There has been no damage to the runway and operations at the airport are expected to resume shortly.

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