Ethiopian Airlines' security guards have killed two men who attempted to hijack one of the company's aircraft while it was traveling on an internal flight.
The two men, who were armed with knives, attempted to hijack the aircraft carrying 42 passengers after it took off from Bahr Dar.
The security guards overpowered the hijackers while the plane was in the air and the aircraft landed safely in Addis Ababa, its destination.
One passenger was slightly injured.
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An Ethiopian Airlines' official, who did not want to be identified, confirmed the incident took place.
AFP