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Multiple people hurt after Brightline passenger train strikes fire truck in Delray Beach, Florida

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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.

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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.

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet

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Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet 9000 block of Saundersville Road
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MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ€” Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.

The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.

Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.

Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.

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The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.

The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.

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The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.

During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.

Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.

No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.

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TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.

Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.

Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.


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