伊朗客机坠毁，48人丧生

Iranian aviation officials say a passenger plane has crashed, killing at least 40 people.

Authorities say the plane crashed shortly after taking off Sunday, on a road near Tehran's Mehrabab airport. 

The aircraft, operated by Sepahan Air, was heading to Tabas, a town in eastern Iran. 

Aviation officials say 48 people were aboard the plane.