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.
I get it. Freight train passes, warning arms don’t go up. Must be broken.
But I’m pretty sure I’d sit there annoyed for at least five minutes before I even imagine trying to go though the closed arms. And in a long vehicle like a fire truck?!?
I could maybe understand if the firetruck was responding you an emergency and time was critical, but I did not see that mentioned in the article