JUST IN: At Least 6 Survive in Brazil Football Team Plane Crash

The Medellin airport has said in a news release that there were at least 6 survivors.

The plane crashed in a mountainous area, which airport officials said was difficult to reach and could only be accessed now by land due to the weather.

It was not immediately clear what caused the crash but Medellin Mayor Federico Gutierrez said that it is possible there are survivors, the Associated Press reported. The plane was carrying 72 passengers and 9 crew on board.

According to the airport press release, the plane also reported electrical failures before it crashed.

We keep the players and plane crew in our prayers.