Tri-Rail and Miami-Dade County bus collision was caused by hit-and-run: officials
Briefly

Late Wednesday night, a Tri-Rail train collided with a Miami-Dade County bus that had been unable to move after a hit-and-run incident involving a box truck. The collision occurred around 10:30 p.m. after the bus was forced onto the tracks. Thankfully, the bus driver was able to evacuate the passengers prior to the accident, and no injuries were reported. Opa-locka police are investigating the incident through surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts to identify the driver who fled after the crash. Public assistance is requested to aid in this investigation.
The Opa-locka Police Department is committed to a thorough investigation and bringing the responsible party to justice. We urge anyone with information related to this incident to come forward.
The Tri-Rail train P649 hit the stalled bus at Northwest 22nd Avenue near State Road 9, with the incident occurring around 10:30 p.m.
The bus driver successfully evacuated all passengers before the train collision, ensuring safety despite the chaotic scenario.
Surveillance footage is being reviewed by Opa-locka police as they gather information through eyewitness accounts to locate the driver responsible for the hit-and-run.
Read at Miami Herald
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