16 Dead In Texas Hot Air Balloon Crash, Worst In U.S. History

16 people were killed, including two newly weds and a new mum in what was the worst hot-air balloon crash in United States history.

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Authorities said the balloon hit high-voltage wires while trying to land in a pasture near Austin, Texas. But, news reports also pulled out records of the hot air balloon pilot which showed that he had been pulled for drunk driving misdemeanors.