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Black ice in Houston causes I-69 crash involving four semi trucks

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An unusual winter storm in Houston caused a wreck involving four semi trucks on black ice on Tuesday morning. 

The incident happened at about 3:30 a.m. on January 21st on Interstate 69 the Southwest Freeway northbound at FM 762 in Richmond, Texas just outside of Houston.

According to CW 39, the snowfall and black ice caused one tractor trailer to overturn. A second semi truck then jacknifed trying to avoid the first and was soon side swiped by a third tractor trailer, ripping open the jacknifed rig. A fourth semi truck was also involved and sustained damage to its trailer. 

Two truck drivers were taken to a hospital with non life threatening injuries. Cleanup of the incident was extensive as crews worked to clear the debris and wrecked rigs. 

Snow and ice are expected to remain in the ares through Wednesday afternoon.

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