Six people died in Venezuela after an enterprise jet crashed close to the capital Caracas on Wednesday, according to News8Plus and local journalists.

A Learjet 55C enterprise jet coming from Puerto Cabello to Caracas crashed close to the Valles del Tuy gorge, the Panamanian Aeronautics Authority said. 

The aircraft was carrying two pilots and four passengers, including Christian Toni, the president of Estudiantes de Merida football club, reports said.