The U.S. Government, the U.S. Embassy team, and the American people extend our sincere sympathies to all those who lost loved ones in the crash this morning of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302. We understand that there were American citizens on board the aircraft and are working to determine their identities. We are in contact with the Government of Ethiopia and Ethiopian Airlines to offer all possible assistance.
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The U.S. Embassy is aware of the crash this morning of Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302. We extend our sincerest sympathies to all who are impacted by this tragic event. We are in contact with the Government of Ethiopia and Ethiopian Airlines to offer all possible assistance, and to determine the status of any Americans who may have been on board.