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Deerfield-News.com-Deerfield Beach, Fl-Just in another vehicle according to Boca Police that stopped for a red light on the tracks. vs Brightline train accident in Boca Raton near Camino Real. This is one of several accidents since the new commuter line started just weeks ago. Brightline unlike Tri-Rail commuter trains which runs on Amtraks rails runs on FEC Commercial railroad tracks along Dixie Highway.
Boca Raton Police are reporting the following-
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Glades Rd and Palmetto Park Rd are now open. Camino Real and Dixie Hwy remains closed. @BocaPolice
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Yes, a Brightline train was involved in the accident. It is believed a vehicle was stopped for a red light on the tracks. The gates went down and the elderly driver was unable to exit the vehicle before it was struck by the train. @BocaPolice
