A plane carrying finalists for the South American football championship has reportedly crashed in Colombia. It was reportedly carrying 72 passengers.

Several local outlets are claiming the plane crash-landed in the town of La Union, and that at least 10 injured people are being evacuated from the scene.

The plane crashed due to lack of fuel at around 10:15pm local time in Cerro Gordo in the municipality of La Union, according to Mi Oriente.

At least 10 people have been injured and are being evacuated from the scene, the commander of La Union fire department said, according to the website.

The plane was flying to José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, the second largest airport in Colombia.

(RT)