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Brightline Train Collides With Fire Truck in Delray Beach, Injuring Three Firefighters and 12 Passengers; No Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024, 09:16 PM
A Brightline train collided with a Delray Beach Fire Rescue truck in Delray Beach, Florida, on Saturday morning at around 10:45 a.m., resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred near East Atlantic Avenue and Railroad Avenue. Three firefighters were hospitalized, with two initially listed in critical condition but later reported to be in stable condition. Additionally, 12 train passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The Delray Beach Police Department, Brightline officials, and the National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the cause of the collision. No fatalities were reported.
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