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December 01, 2025 10:47 AM •
FORT WORTH, Texas — Four Houston firefighters were hospitalized after a tractor-trailer struck their fire engine on the Eastex Freeway.
The crash happened on Nov. 30 near the Northpark Drive entrance ramp, where the fire engine was blocking traffic for an earlier wreck, FOX 26 reported. The semi hit the engine, injuring four firefighters and the truck driver. All were taken to the hospital with varying injuries and are expected to recover.
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The cause of the crash is under investigation
Tonight, with @HoustonFire Chief Muñoz, I visited Houston firefighters Ben Abbott, Colbey Bailey, and Engineer Operator Jason Thompson, who were injured while on duty.
Please keep them and their families in your prayers, and continue to lift up all of Houston’s first responders. pic.twitter.com/lZJFtK2cMb
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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at [email protected].
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