By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/16-dead-hot-air-balloon-crash-near-austin-texas Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hot air balloon carrying 16 people crashes near Austin, Texas Nation Jul 30, 2016 12:44 PM EDT 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now