A Turkish private plane, which was travelling from Sharja in the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul, has crashed in southwestern Iran.

Reports say the plane fell down near Shahr-e Kord, the capital city of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.

Iranian aviation officials have confirmed the news.

It is said that between 10 to 20 people have been on board.

It is said that TC-TRB tail registered Bombardier CL600 type aircraft belongs to Başaran Holding.