Deadly Lisbon funicular derailment claims 15 lives
A tragedy occurred in Lisbon, Portugal, as fifteen individuals lost their lives and 18 were injured in a devastating accident involving a funicular streetcar on the Elevador da Glória line. The incident, which took place on a popular tourist spot dating back to 1885, resulted in five individuals sustaining serious injuries, including a child. As of now, the cause of the crash remains unknown, with authorities labeling it as the worst accident in recent city history. Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas expressed his grief on social media and declared three days of Municipal Mourning for the victims. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also shared his condolences with the affected families. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the streetcar careening down the hill uncontrollably. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
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