HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Four Houston firefighters are in the hospital after Engine 104 was hit by an 18-wheeler early Sunday morning, according to the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association.

The union shared the update Sunday morning, writing:

“We are asking for prayers for our Four (4) injured firefighters. Engine 104 was involved in a serious accident last night involving an 18-wheeler.”

According to the union’s social post, the crash happened in Kingwood. The collision happened around 3:36 a.m. along the Eastex Freeway near the Northpark entrance ramp in the southbound lanes.

Fire officials: Firefighters were blocking traffic when the crash happened

Houston Fire Station 68 said the injuries are serious and shared additional information about what led up to the collision.

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