According to reports in the U.S. a hot air balloon has caught fire and crashed in the state of Texas, killing all 16 people on board.
It is understood the balloon came down near Lockhart, south of the city of Austin, after catching fire.
Texas media, quoting the sheriff in Caldwell County, said there did not appear to be any survivors.
Meanwhile a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) statement said the balloon came down in a field at about 07:40 (12:40 GMT).