At Least Twelve Injured Passengers On Brightline Train. Firefighters Also Injured.
UPDATE: 11:44 a.m. — Search and rescue operations continue at the scene of the train vs. fire truck crash.
UPDATE: 11:41 a.m. — A total of three people were critically injured to the point of needing trauma care. All other injuries were apparently non-critical injuries.
UPDATE: 11:34 a.m. — Delray Beach fire crews are congregating at Delray Medical Center where multiple firefighters were apparently transported following the crash a short time ago between a Brightline Train and a Delray Beach Fire Truck.
UPDATE: 11:32 a.m. — A witness suggests that the Delray Beach Fire Truck driver was waiting for a freight train to pass. After the freight train passed, the fire truck crossed the tracks, but the crew was apparently unaware that a Brightline Train was coming from the opposite direction. That train struck the fire truck.
UPDATE: At 11:26 a.m, this is officially a “Mass Casualty Incident.”
UPDATE: At 11:23 a.m., we have learned it is Delray Beach Fire Rescue Truck 111 that was struck by the Brightline train. The fire rescue crew had been on a call when it was hit by the train. It’s unclear whether the call was on — or near — the train tracks.
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Brightline Train slammed into a Delray Beach Fire Truck around 10:45 this morning. The incident happened in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Southeast First Avenue. A loud explosion was heard in the area.
Multiple firefighters were injured in the crash. We have learned as many as twelve passengers on the Brightline Train also sustained non-life threatening injuries. The scene is still be investigated as of 11:11 a.m. There may be more injuries.
All train traffic on the tracks is now stopped which means Brightline will experience major delays for the next several hours. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is being assigned to handle fire and emergency calls in Delray Beach which has assigned almost all of its fire resources to the train incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates on BocaNewsNow.com.
On [Date], a terrifying accident occurred in Delray Beach as a train slammed into a fire truck at a railroad crossing. The collision resulted in significant damage to both the train and the fire truck, leaving first responders scrambling to assess the situation and ensure the safety of all involved.
Witnesses at the scene described the moment of impact as chaotic and loud, with debris flying everywhere. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported among the firefighters onboard the truck, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that emergency responders face on a daily basis.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, but early reports suggest that a miscommunication or malfunction at the railroad crossing may have played a role. As the community grapples with the aftermath of this shocking event, questions are being raised about the safety protocols in place for emergency vehicles at railroad crossings.
Our thoughts are with the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our community, and we hope that this incident serves as a wake-up call for improved safety measures in the future. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
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