At around 12 PM on Friday, the Brightline train, which connects South Florida cities Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, collided with a firetruck near the Boca Raton station. First responders were quickly dispatched to the scene, where they found multiple casualties as well as injuries among the passengers and crew members.
According to preliminary reports, the train was traveling at its usual velocity when the collision occurred, however, it is unclear if this played a role in the severity of the accident. The Florida Department of Transportation stated that regular services resumed within hours of the incident, but investigation into the cause of the collision is still in progress.
The Brightline train company has since released a statement expressing their sincerest condolences to all those affected by the tragic event and has offered support to the victims and families of the injured in the aftermath.
“We are deeply saddened by this event and express our heartfelt sympathies to all those injured, their families, and the emergency responders involved,” the statement reads. “The safety of our passengers, crew, and community is our top priority and we are continuing to work closely with authorities during their investigation.”
