Brightline Train and Fire Truck Crash in Delray Beach
Witnesses Describe Scary Moments
Witnesses described the scary moments after a Brightline train and a fire truck crashed into each other in Delray Beach Saturday morning.
Christophe Lirola says he was out on his balcony when he saw it happen. Mangled steel and shattered glass were all that was left behind.
Firsthand Account
“One fireman flew out of the truck,” Lirola said. “I could see him actually fly out of the truck.”
Lirola, who lives one block away on Third Avenue, ran over to help.
“I rushed down from my apartment running this way,” he said.
He took cellphone video that showed the aftermath.
“The one fireman was helping the other firemen out of what was left of the fire truck, while the other fireman was on the ground, almost motionless,” Lirola said. “I could see he was conscious and civilians were helping him.”
Investigation Underway
Investigators say the impact of the crash sent three firefighters and 12 passengers to the hospital.
Javier Columbie was walking nearby with his dad when he saw the aftermath of the crash. He saw the fire truck destroyed.
“It was not even half of it, it was pretty damaged,” Columbie said.
Investigating Agencies
The NTSB, Brightline, and Delray Beach Police are investigating the crash.
Conclusion
The crash between a Brightline train and a fire truck in Delray Beach has left many shaken. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear what caused the accident. However, witnesses have described the scary moments leading up to the crash, and the aftermath has left a trail of destruction.
FAQs
Q: How many people were injured in the crash?
A: Three firefighters and 12 passengers were sent to the hospital.
Q: What agencies are investigating the crash?
A: The NTSB, Brightline, and Delray Beach Police are investigating the crash.
Q: What was the condition of the fire truck after the crash?
A: The fire truck was severely damaged, with one eyewitness describing it as “not even half of it” remaining.
Q: What was the condition of the Brightline train after the crash?
A: The condition of the Brightline train is not specified in the article.
