Malaysia Airlines jet have sent text messages to the families of passengers aboard the missing jet telling them that the plane has been “lost”.

Malaysia Airlines jet have sent text messages to the families of passengers aboard the missing jet

“We have to assume beyond reasonable doubt that MH370 has been lost and that none of those on board have survived,” the message said.

“We must now accept all evidence suggests the plane went down in the southern Indian Ocean.”

Chinese families received the text message from Malaysia Airlines on Monday.