Brightline Train Collides With Fire Truck in Delray Beach, Injuring 3 Firefighters and 12 Passengers

Dec 28, 2024, 09:16 PM

A Brightline train collided with a Delray Beach Fire Rescue truck on Saturday morning in Delray Beach, Florida, resulting in multiple injuries. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue. Three Delray Beach firefighters were hospitalized, initially two in critical condition, but all are now reported to be in stable condition. Additionally, 12 passengers from the train were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The fire truck was en route to a call when the accident happened. The Delray Beach Police Department, Brightline officials, and the National Transportation Safety Board are currently investigating the cause of the collision.