Four Houston firefighters, 18-wheeler driver hospitalized after Montgomery County crash, officials say

Houston firefighters, 18-wheeler driver hospitalized after collision

A fire truck was blocking a separate crash on Highway 59 in Montgomery County when it was struck by an 18-wheeler

HOUSTON - Four Houston firefighters were sent to a hospital after an 18-wheeler struck their firetruck on the Eastex Freeway in Montgomery County early Sunday.

Eastex Freeway crash involving Houston firetruck

What we know:

The crash was reported at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday on Highway 59 North at the Northpark Drive entrance ramp.

According to the Houston Department, the fire engine was blocking traffic from a separate vehicle accident when an 18-wheeler struck the truck.

18-wheeler crashes into Houston Fire engine on the Eastex Freeway (Photo credit: Houston Fire Department)

Four firefighters and the 18-wheeler driver were hospitalized. Officials say the firefighters suffered different injuries, but they're all expected to recover.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire named three of the crew members on social media: firefighters Ben Abbott and Colbey Bailey, along with engineer operator Jason Thompson.

What we don't know:

The cause of the crash hasn't been determined. Houston Police are investigating.

Outside of those identified by Mayor Whitmire, others involved in the crash have not been identified.