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2 killed in Brightline train collision days after fatal incident at same Melbourne crossing

1 person killed, 3 others hurt at crossing earlier this week
Posted at 11:36 PM, Jan 12, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-12 23:36:14-05

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Two people are dead in Brevard County after a Brightline train hit a vehicle Friday.

The crash happened in Melbourne when the vehicle was crossing tracks. The train hit the vehicle and pushed it about 300 yards.

Another crash happened at the same railroad crossing, located at West H Jackson Street and U.S. Highway 1, just two days ago.

One person died and three others were injured in that incident.