Florida train crash | 12 train passengers, 3 firefighters injured after Brightline train collides with fire truck in Florida

DELRAY BEACH, FL — A Brightline train collided with a fire truck in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday morning, injuring three firefighters and 12 train passengers, city officials said.

The three injured Delray Beach firefighters were transported to a local hospital, where they are currently listed in stable condition. Two of the firefighters were initially listed in critical condition, but their condition has since been upgraded.

In addition to firefighters, 12 people on the train were transported to the hospital with minor injuries assisted by the Palm Beach County Fire Department. No deaths were reported.

The crash happened around 10:45 a.m. on the East Atlantic Avenue tracks near Railroad Avenue, according to authorities.

According to Delray Beach Fire Rescue, firefighters were en route to a call when the accident occurred.

An active investigation into the cause of the collision is being conducted by the Delray Beach Police Department, Brightline officials and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

Authorities are checking whether the crossing gates were working properly at the time of the incident and have not yet confirmed details of the specific cause of the accident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.