An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, killing the pilot, co-pilot and two merchants, state media reported.

The helicopter came down in the city of Dorcheh, causing a fire that was put out by emergency services, the reports added, The Caspian Post reports, citing Reuters.

Experts say Iran has a poor air safety record, with repeated crashes, many involving aircraft bought before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and lacking original spare parts for maintenance.

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A helicopter belonging to the Iranian army’s Air Force crashed on Tuesday in the central province of Isfahan, killing at least two people, state media reported.

“Unfortunately, the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the incident,” state TV said without specifying the cause of the crash.

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A helicopter has crashed in Dorcheh, located in Iran's Isfahan Province.

Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft went down in the Dorcheh area of Khomeini Shahr, The Caspian Post reports, citing Iranian media.

The crash reportedly occurred within the compound of the local wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Dorcheh.

Emergency response teams were said to be at the scene shortly after the incident.

Authorities have not yet released official details regarding possible casualties or the cause of the crash.

Further information is expected as investigations continue.