A high-speed passenger train collided with a fire truck at a downtown crossing Delray Beach, Florida on Saturday at 10:45 local time (4:45 p.m. Polish time – ed.).
The center of the town was where the dangerous accident occurred crowded – reported American news agencies.
USA. A fire truck drove into the train. Service action in Florida
From photos published on social media it is clear that The Brightline bullet train has severe front-end damage.
However, the fire truck that ran under its wheels overturned. Moreover – as reported by “The Sun-Sentinel” newspaper – a fireman's ladder on the roof was broken; the installation fell off and was rejected a few meters away.
Delray Beach authorities wrote in a post posted online that three firefighters were taken to hospitalbut their condition is stable. The ambulance also took him away 12 peoplewho were passengers of the train. They are also in hospital, but they have minor injuries.
“Active investigation into the matter determining the causes of the accident “Delray Beach Police, Brightline officials and the National Transportation Safety Board are currently investigating,” the fire department said in a statement.