Houston Fire Department

Four Houston firefighters were hospitalized early Sunday morning while responding to a crash when an eighteen-wheeler struck a firetruck, according to officials.

Each of the four firefighters is expected to recover. According to a spokesperson for the Houston Fire Department, one firefighter had already left the hospital while the others were expected to be released Monday following treatment for minor injuries.

The incident happened after Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department officials were on site responding to a traffic collision on US 59 North, near exit 151, in north Houston, according to officials. An 18-wheeler had allegedly hydroplaned and struck a concrete barrier. Sign up for the Hello, Houston! daily newsletter to get local reports li

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