5 dead following plane crash in Hays County

Five people died after a small plane crashed in the Wimberley area of Hays County, Texas, according to officials. ABC News and The Hill both report the incident location as near Wimberley, southwest of Austin, with all five aboard confirmed deceased by county authorities. Washington Times also notes five fatalities but provides fewer corroborating details. The timing is described as occurring Thursday night, with the number of fatalities consistently five across sources. No details on cause, flight type, or aircraft model are provided in the articles, and there is no stated update on investigations or responder actions beyond initial casualty confirmation.