Brightline Train Crashes into Front-End Loader Near East NASA Boulevard and Hickory Street

Crash sends the front-end loader operator to the hospital as a trauma alert

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA—On Friday, a Brightline train collided with a front-end loader, sending the operator to the hospital as a trauma alert.

According to the Melbourne Police Department, at 3:36 p.m., the Department was contacted about a Brightline train striking a front-end loader construction truck at a crossing near East NASA Boulevard and Hickory Street.

“The Brightline train was northbound and struck a front-end loader traveling on the gravel area between the two sets of railroad tracks,” said a Melbourne police spokesperson.

“The front-end loader operator sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. At the time of this reporting, the injuries do not appear life-threatening.”

This case is an active investigation.

Several car accidents have been reported since Brightline went into service.

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