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.
The two-day manhunt for Austin Schepers, a 33-year-old man accused of shooting an Orange County, Indiana deputy sheriff, came to an end Saturday night when law enforcement fatally shot Schepers during a confrontation in Louisville, Kentucky.
Indiana State Police (ISP) reported that Schepers was located in the 3700 block of Wheeler Avenue, in Louisville’s Jacobs neighborhood.
Officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) were led to the residence as part of their efforts to apprehend the fugitive.
Upon finding Schepers, a confrontation ensued, during which he was fatally shot by law enforcement at the scene. LMPD has classified the incident as a “critical investigation,” emphasizing its serious nature.
The events leading to the manhunt began on Friday when Deputy Zac Andry of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle—a Pontiac Grand Prix—partially blocking the road. While checking on the situation, Deputy Andry encountered Schepers.
According to investigators, Schepers pulled out a firearm during the interaction and opened fire on Deputy Andry, striking him multiple times, including a critical wound to the head.
Deputy Andry was rushed to the hospital and remains in critical condition as of the latest updates. The incident sparked a widespread manhunt involving multiple agencies.
Schepers’ death concludes the search, but investigations into the circumstances surrounding both the original shooting and the subsequent confrontation remain ongoing. LMPD and ISP are working together to piece together the sequence of events.
The shooting of Deputy Andry has left the Orange County community reeling. Local law enforcement has expressed gratitude for the support received during the manhunt and has asked the public to continue keeping Deputy Andry and his family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
Authorities are expected to release further details as investigations progress.