DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Three firefighters and 12 Brightline passengers have been injured Saturday morning following a collision between a Delray Seashore Fireplace Rescue truck and a prepare.
The crash occurred round 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, close to the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Railroad Avenue in Delray Seashore, according to the fire department.
One of many hearth division’s ladder vans was crossing the tracks when it was reportedly struck by a Brightline prepare. Video released by Brightline appeared to point out the fireplace truck driving across the lowered crossing gates with its lights flashing.
Three firefighters have been taken to a neighborhood hospital, the place officers mentioned they have been listed in steady situation. First responders additionally took 12 passengers from the prepare to the hospital to be handled for minor accidents.
As of Saturday afternoon, authorities mentioned the reason for the collision was nonetheless beneath investigation.
The Delray Seashore Police Division, officers from Brightline and the Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) are main the investigation.
The intersection was quickly shut down whereas investigators examined the scene. No different info was instantly obtainable.
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