HPD officers collide, injuring 2

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Two Houston police cruisers crashed into each other in northeast Houston this morning.

The two vehicles collided on Weaver near Peachtree at around 6:30am.

According to an HPD spokesperson, one officer, traveling by himself, slammed into the rear end of another squad car that had two officers inside.

Both cars sustained heavy damage. Rescue teams had to use the Jaws of Life to pry open the door on one of the vehicles.

The solo officer sustained the worst of the injuries, suffering a serious neck injury. One officer from the unit hit in the rear also suffered neck and back pain. Both were taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital. The third officer wasn't transported.

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Police: 2 drunk drivers collide on highway, both face charges

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Two suspected drunken drivers collided early Saturday in north Houston, and now both are likely facing charges.

Officials said a truck was stopped around 2am in a lane on Interstate 45 southbound at the I-10 interchange. The driver was passed out, possibly intoxicated, authorities said.

A car, also driven by an alleged intoxicated motorist, slammed into the back of the truck.

The accident caused I-45 southbound to be completely shut down for a short time.

The driver of the truck was uninjured and arrested at the scene. The driver of the striking car was transported with several lacerations, officials said. Charges are pending.

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