Overview
- The crash was reported before 2 a.m. Sunday at the Northpark Drive entrance ramp on the Eastex Freeway in the Kingwood area.
- The Houston Fire Department says the pumper from Engine 104 was blocking traffic when it was hit by the 18-wheeler.
- Four firefighters sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized, and officials say they are expected to recover.
- The 18-wheeler’s driver was also taken to a hospital, and authorities have not released the driver’s condition.
- The Houston Police Department is investigating the crash, and the fire union described the incident as serious and asked for prayers.