Crime
Multiple people hurt after Brightline passenger train strikes fire truck in Delray Beach, Florida
A Brightline passenger train collided with a fire truck in Delray Beach, Florida, resulting in multiple injuries and significant damage.
The incident occurred at the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue.
According to authorities, Delray Beach Fire Rescue’s Truck 111 was struck by the train, causing the vehicle to overturn and land on its side.
Emergency services immediately declared the scene a Level 1 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) due to the number of individuals involved.
- Two individuals were transported to local hospitals via ground ambulance for treatment of their injuries.
- Additional victims at the scene were assessed and treated by paramedics. The condition of the injured has not been disclosed at this time.
The Brightline train and its passengers were also evaluated for potential injuries, but no further details have been released regarding their condition.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by local authorities. Officials are working to determine how the fire truck came to be in the path of the oncoming train.
Both Brightline and local emergency services are cooperating fully with investigators to uncover the events leading up to the accident.
The collision has caused significant traffic delays in the area.
Motorists are advised to avoid East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue while authorities work to clear the scene and conduct their investigation.
Residents and commuters are urged to exercise caution near railway crossings and follow all traffic signals to prevent future incidents.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Authorities are committed to ensuring a thorough investigation and addressing community concerns related to the safety of the area.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.