16 people have died after a hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in Lockhart, a city approximately 30 miles south of Austin, Texas, according to news reports.
The crash happened around 7:40 a.m. local time after the balloon appeared to catch fire, according to local news reports. The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office said there were no survivors, and investigators are working to confirm the victims' identities.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board have launched an investigation into the scene.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, as well as the Lockhart community," Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement.