Flight MH17 Crash: Twitter Reacts in Shock after Second Malaysia Airlines Tragedy

The ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, with 298 people on board was on its way from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia when it exploded into flames midair, 32,000 feet above ground and crashed in eastern Ukraine, killing all passengers and crew members on board.

Soon after the tragedy, the Ukrainian military, pro-Russian rebels and Moscow started playing the blame game which came in for severe criticism from the US and the Malaysian government.

Meanwhile, pro-Russian separatists have promised to give safe access to international investigators to the crash site.

The beleaguered airline is facing the second air disaster in five months after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on 8 March, 2014.

The heartbreaking incident triggered instant outpouring of emotions on social media and people soon started posting their condolence messages on Twitter with the hashtag #PrayForMH17.

Below are some tweets by users after the tragic fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.

Our hearts and prayers goes to the families of the passengers and crew of Malaysia Airlines Flight #MH17 #PrayforMH17 pic.twitter.com/KkUa1Epv75

— DION SATRYA (@dionsatryaa) July 18, 2014

My pray goes to all the victims. #PrayForMH17 Pray for the families and friends of the passengers — HalkGirl (@girl_halk_sasha) July 18, 2014

Al-fatihah:("@Gorgxous_: This saddens me..., the whole family died. May they rest in peace. Amen. #MH17 #PrayForMH17 pic.twitter.com/WjFxjFOvlr"

— cät ᵔ.ᵔ (@Ainasyaffina) July 18, 2014

Every dua' made with the sincerest of hearts in the blessed month of Ramadhan will be answered by Allah swt. #PrayForGaza #PrayForMH17 — Tas Tasyrif (@tasyrif22) July 18, 2014

"@HadyGrande: Tomorrow will be a new day. The sun will rise but those gone will never be forgotten #PrayForMH17 pic.twitter.com/mOYXrJbkie"

— ♡ (@qiqiamalia13) July 18, 2014

what's happening? Is anything even safe now days? These are innocent lives! Its tragic, sad and messed up! #PrayForMH17 #PrayForGaza — Sonali Singh (@SonaliSingh01) July 18, 2014

that is why "have a safe flight" means so much. You might lost your loves one in just a moment #PrayforMH17

— Litha Maliky (@lithamalikys) July 18, 2014

so humans in this generation think we might have a WW3, eh. I know that sounds stupid but scary too. we now have advanced tech! #PrayForMH17 — Emil John Cruz (@johnjohnkalang) July 18, 2014

That #MH17 wreckage looks horrible.No..you can't fall from 30000ft & have your body recovered #PrayForMH17

— Brian Ombula™ (@brianombula) July 18, 2014

The route is an approved route and Malaysia Airlines was not the only flight that flew over Ukraine. #MH17 #PrayForMH17 — Nabil Farabi Shaker (@NabilFarabi) July 18, 2014

#PrayForMH17 Rest in Peace. I don't get how "people" get happy by hurting others.

— jonginose (@exotokshidae) July 18, 2014