Broward County

One dead after car struck while sitting on Brightline tracks. Drivers should avoid area

Drivers should stay away from the area around the Pompano Beach intersection of West Atlantic Boulevard and North Dixie Highway where a Brightline train struck a car on the tracks.

One person is dead from the 10:12 a.m. crash, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office. The cleanup and investigation likely will take hours.

This breaking story will be updated as more information is learned.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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