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- cross-posted to:
- globalnews@lemmy.zip
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.
Florida man, at it again. The firefighter driving that truck should face serious consequences. Railroads are generally pretty safe, it’s the motor vehicle death cult that causes way more deaths and injuries: see this example here.
We have a monthly sacrifice to the bright line. Unfortunate because I really enjoyed riding it but they have to do something about this.
Most deaths are idiots crossing the train tracks, not riding in the train. Maybe read the fucking article?