Three firefighters were injured and hospitalized after a Brightline train collided with a Delray Beach Fire Rescue truck. The firefighters are reported to be in stable condition, while 12 train passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. local time, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Delray Beach Police Department and Brightline officials. The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering factual information about the incident, but has not launched an investigation.
The train company reported limited delays due to the crash, with multiple delays and cancellations on its website. The department has not confirmed if the fire truck was responding to a service call at the time of the crash. Updates on the situation are forthcoming as more information becomes available.
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