WEST PALM BEACH — At least three firefighters have been hospitalized and a dozen folks have been injured after a Brightline prepare collided with a hearth engine in Delray Beach on Saturday morning, officers mentioned.
The crash occurred simply earlier than 10:50 a.m. on the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue, Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief Ronald Martin instructed reporters.
Photos shared by CBS News Miami viewers present a closely broken Brightline prepare stopped on the rail crossing with what seems to be the smashed fireplace engine behind it.
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According to City of Delray Beach officials, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue supplied help, taking a complete of 12 folks to the hospital with minor accidents.
Three firefighters have been additionally injured in the course of the crash, two of which have been in vital situation on the scene. Martin mentioned they have been taken to Delray Beach Trauma Center, the place they’re now in steady situation.
Martin mentioned there are not any identified deaths right now.
One CBS News Miami viewer mentioned on X that the hearth engine was reportedly responding to a automobile crash within the space. Martin mentioned there was a concurrent name for service simply earlier than the crash; nevertheless, he couldn’t verify whether or not the hearth engine concerned was responding or assigned to that incident because the timing remains to be unknown.
Martin added that he had not obtained info on whether or not the guardrail was down on the time of the crash.
Delray Beach Police mentioned on X the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue is closed as a result of accident. Drivers within the space are suggested to make use of Northeast 1st Avenue or Southeast 2nd Avenue in its place route.
The Delray Beach Police Department, Brightline officers and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
