A plane crash in Wimberley, a small Texas Hill Country town near Austin, has killed five people, according to reports. Wimberley, home to about 3,000 residents, is known for tourism and hiking along the Blanco River. Authorities are expected to investigate what caused the accident and release further details as recovery efforts continue.
A small plane crashed Thursday night in Wimberley in Texas Hill Country, about 40 miles southwest of Austin, according to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. In a Facebook post, the county official said all five people aboard died in the crash. Authorities have not released further details about the cause or aircraft information.
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