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Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in Delray Beach
Read full article: Woman, baby escape from car moments before it’s struck by train in Delray BeachA woman was able to save herself and her baby from getting struck by a Brightline train Tuesday morning in Delray Beach after her car got stuck on the tracks, authorities said.
Adult, child extricated from SUV after it rolled over on I-95
Read full article: Adult, child extricated from SUV after it rolled over on I-95DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – An adult and child were extricated from an SUV Monday morning after the vehicle rolled over on Interstate 95 in Delray Beach. The single-vehicle crash occurred just after 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the highway near Atlantic Avenue. Delray Beach Fire Rescue officials said both victims were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but the rainy weather is believed to have been a factor. Authorities warn drivers that rain is expected in the area all morning and urge people to drive with caution.
Blind dog falls into intracoastal, Delray Fire Rescue gets him out
Read full article: Blind dog falls into intracoastal, Delray Fire Rescue gets him outA lab mix is rescued from the Delray Beach intracoastal waterway Saturday. DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – A paddle boarder tried to rescue a vision-impaired lab mix after it fell into the intracoastal waterway Saturday morning. The dog, named Sam, was too heavy for the paddle boarder to rescue by himself, so the paddle-boarding neighbor called 911 for help. Full Screen 1 / 3 A lab mix is rescued from the Delray Beach intracoastal waterway Saturday. Delray Beach Fire Rescue from Station 112 showed up.
Lightning strikes home on Lucky Lane
Read full article: Lightning strikes home on Lucky LaneDELRAY BEACH, Fla. – A stormy Friday left a family homeless in Palm Beach County. According to Delray Beach Fire Rescue personnel, lightning struck a home near the intersection of Lucky Lane and Southridge Road. Firefighters said no one was injured, but the structure isn’t safe. The lightning strike caused electrical damage and charring to the roof and attic.
Delray Beach fire chief arrested on DUI charges after driving on highway with flat tire
Read full article: Delray Beach fire chief arrested on DUI charges after driving on highway with flat tireDELRAY BEACH, Fla. - The Delray Beach Fire Rescue division chief was arrested Saturday night on charges of driving under the influence. According to the SunSentinel, Robert Hoecherl was driving his SUV on I-95 with a tire that was completely flat. Troopers said at the time of the stop, Hoecherl's speech was slurred, his eyes were red and his breath smelled of alcohol. Hoercherl refused to take a Breathalyzer test after being booked into the Palm Beach County jail, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.