A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 133 people has crashed in southwest China.

The state broadcaster, CCTV reported on Monday that the crash caused a mountain fire with casualties unknown.

The Boeing 737 plane reportedly crashed in the rural countryside near Wuzhou city, Guangxi region.

The report added that rescue teams were dispatched to the scene.

CCTV said: ” A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 plane carrying 133 people has crashed in Teng county, Wuzhou, Guangxi, and caused a mountain fire.”

Local media reported that China Eastern flight MU5735 had not arrived at its scheduled destination in Guangzhou after it took off from the city of Kunming shortly after 1:00 pm (0500 GMT) Monday, citing airport staff.

There was no immediate response from China Eastern when contacted by AFP.