The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a train versus vehicle crash that resulted in multiple fatalities in Plant City.
According to deputies, on Saturday, deputies were dispatched to the Highway 92 and Jim Lefler Circle area where they discovered one vehicle that was struck by the train.
At this time, five people have been pronounced deceased. Additionally, two other individuals were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Sheriff Chad Chronister will brief the media
For an unknown reason, the vehicle entered the 1/2 mile-long freight train’s path which was traveling at approx 55mph upon impact.
When deputies arrived, they discovered three deceased adults and two deceased juveniles. Additionally, two adults were taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The word devastating doesn’t even begin to describe the tragedy that unfolded here. Hillsborough County lost a family today, and our hearts are shattered.
