Summary
A Brightline high-speed train collided with a firetruck in downtown Delray Beach, Florida, injuring 15 people, including three firefighters.
The firetruck reportedly drove around lowered crossing arms after waiting for a freight train to pass.
The crash, which severely damaged both the train and firetruck, is under investigation by the Federal Railroad Administration.
Brightline trains, known for having the nation’s highest death rate since launching in 2017, have faced scrutiny over safety.
The incident adds to growing concerns about railroad safety following other recent accidents nationwide.
Clearly high speed trains are the problem here. How can one safety weave through the crossing guards anymore with trains at such a reckless haste? Plus it looks like this time the train used another train as cover to trick everyone. Sneaky. And don’t say the arms were still down and that was enough…you can’t trust them, do your own research.
Seriously, the one thing I haven’t found from any sources is if the truck was trying to respond to a call or not. Not that it really matters, still a dangerous move, but it would explain the lack of caution.