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.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.