Lisbon Funicular Crash Kills 15 People

A funicular crash in Lisbon, Portugal, killed at least 16 people and injured around 20 others. Witnesses described the carriage losing control and crashing into a building. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The incident has been described as a 'big tragedy' and Portugal has declared a national day of mourning.

A funicular streetcar derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. The crash occurred on the popular Elevador da Glória streetcar line, a landmark in central Lisbon. The cause of the crash is unclear, but authorities have called it an accident. The city's mayor declared three days of municipal mourning, and the Portuguese president expressed condolences to the families of the victims. A U.S. citizen was among those killed, according to the State Department.

A historic funicular in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed during rush hour, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. The Glória Funicular, which has been in service since 1885, was packed with commuters and tourists when the accident occurred. Early reports suggest a loose cable may have caused the derailment. The Portuguese government has declared a national day of mourning to honor the victims, and an investigation into the mechanical failure has been launched. The incident has been described as a 'tragedy of the like we've never seen' by the Portuguese President.