Portugal Grieves After Tragic Lisbon Funicular Accident
A tragic incident has occurred in Portugal where a funicular railway car derailed in Lisbon, resulting in 15 confirmed deaths and at least 18 injuries. This heartbreaking event is part of a series of train derailments that have plagued the country in recent years. The country has declared a national day of mourning for the victims. The incident involved the Elevador da Glória funicular, a yellow and white car that travels up and down steep hills in central Lisbon. Witnesses described the car careening down the hill out of control before crashing into a building. The death toll has risen to at least 16 people, with an additional 20 injured. Authorities are still investigating the 140-year-old funicular that was involved in the crash. A funicular railway is a type of railway system that allows railcars to move up and down steep slopes, often popular with tourists due to their unique technology combining features of elevators and trains.
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