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Brightline Train Collides with Delray Beach Fire Truck, Injuring 3 Firefighters and 12 Passengers
Dec 28, 2024, 09:30 PM
A Brightline passenger train collided with a Delray Beach Fire Rescue ladder truck in downtown Delray Beach, Florida, on Saturday morning, resulting in injuries to three firefighters and 12 train passengers. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. along the Florida East Coast Railway tracks, south of Atlantic Avenue. The firefighters were reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital, while the train passengers were treated for minor injuries. The fire truck, with its lights flashing, had maneuvered around the crossing gates after a freight train passed, leading to the collision. Video evidence of the incident has emerged, and a witness reported seeing the ladder truck split in two from the impact. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Delray Beach Police and the National Transportation Safety Board.
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