Egypt Air Flight MS 181 to Cairo Has Been Hijacked

News is breaking right now that EgyptAir flight  MS181 heading from Alexandria to Cairo has been hijacked and re-routed and forced to land in Cyprus.

Officials are worried there is a bomb onboard, which is housing dozens of passengers.

Update: police are being told to back away from the plane. It is believed the terrorist(s) may be strapped with explosives.

Update: It is believed there is only one hijacker making demands. Women and children are being let off the plane. There are 81 people onboard.

Update: 10 American and 8 Brits are onboard. Why?

Update: all of the passengers except 4 foreign passengers and the crew (7) have been released.

UPDATE: reports that the hijacker’s name is Ibrahim Samaha.