Brightline Train Collides with Fire Truck in Florida, Multiple Injuries Reported
A Brightline passenger train collided with a fire truck in Delray Beach, injuring three firefighters and 12 train passengers; the cause is under investigation.
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Summary
A Brightline train collided with a fire truck in Delray Beach, Florida, injuring three firefighters and 12 passengers. The firefighters are in stable condition, and all injuries are minor. An investigation led by local police and the NTSB is underway to determine the cause, focusing on crossing gate functionality. No fatalities have been reported. This incident raises concerns about railroad safety, particularly in light of Brightline's previous accidents.
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