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WEST PALM BEACH — A collision involving a Brightline train and a fire engine reportedly blocks off traffic on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach on Saturday morning.
Photos shared by a CBS News Miami viewer show a heavily damaged Brightline train stopped at the rail crossing with what appears to be a smashed fire engine behind it. The number of people injured is unknown at this time.
The CBS News Miami viewer said on X that the fire engine was reportedly responding to a car crash in the area but the circumstances surrounding the crash have not been confirmed.
Delray Beach Police said on X the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue is closed due to the accident. Drivers in the area are advised to use Northeast 1st Avenue or Southeast 2nd Avenue as an alternative route.
CBS News Miami has reached out to police to gather more information.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
