An Ethiopian Airlines passenger jet has crashed on a flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, BBC reports.

The airline says, the flight is believed to have had 149 passengers and eight crew members on board. A spokesman said the crash happened at 08.44 local time on Sunday, shortly after take-off from the Ethiopian capital.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tweeted his deepest condolences to the families of those that have lost their loved ones. Details are awaited.