Houston Mayor Visits Firefighters Injured in 18-Wheeler Crash

Firefighter Injuries in Kingwood Crash

• 🚒 A Houston Fire Department (HFD) firetruck was struck by an 18-wheeler while blocking traffic on Highway 59 northbound at North Park.
• 💔 Four firefighters were inside the truck at the time of the collision, with three remaining hospitalized.
• 🤕 The driver of the fire truck sustained several broken bones after attempting to move away from the oncoming semi-truck.

Official Response and Recovery

• 🤝 Mayor John Whitmire and HFD Chief Thomas Muñoz visited the injured firefighters in the hospital.
• 📸 Mayor Whitmire shared photos of the hospital visit on social media.
• 🚚 The recovery of the damaged fire truck involved a complex operation using two heavy-duty tow trucks.
• 🙏 A speedy recovery is wished for all the injured firefighters.