Bicyclist hospitalized after colliding with Brightline train in Aventura

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AVENTURA, Fla. ā€“ A bicyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a Brightline train in Aventura on Thursday morning, police said.

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The incident occurred at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Northeast 215th St., where Aventura police responded to a call about the collision.

Authorities said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and transported the man as a trauma alert to a nearby hospital.

They also said no other individuals were injured in the crash.

A Local 10 News crew was at the scene of the crash where the mangled bike involved was seen in the back of a police aideā€™s pickup truck.

Aventura police said they are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash, working in coordination with Brightline officials.

Further details on the pedestrianā€™s identity, age or condition have not yet been released.


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