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Deadly Portugal Streetcar Crash: Lisbon Observes National Mourning

CBS NewsSeptember 5, 20252 min13,956 views
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Lisbon Streetcar Tragedy

  • ⚠️ A deadly streetcar crash occurred in Lisbon, Portugal, around 6:00 p.m. local time.
  • 💔 The incident resulted in at least 17 confirmed deaths and 21 injuries.
  • 🕯️ Portugal is observing a day of national mourning, with Lisbon's mayor extending it to three days.

Victims and International Impact

  • 👥 Authorities have not yet identified the victims, but confirmed that foreign nationals are among the deceased.
  • 🌍 Injured individuals span multiple nationalities, including those from Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland, Canada, Morocco, South Korea, and Cape Verde.
  • 🇺🇸 The U.S. State Department has stated they are not aware of any U.S. citizens affected at this time.

The Iconic Funicular

  • 🚋 The incident involved the Elavador de Gloria, a popular funicular known to both locals and tourists.
  • 🤯 The mood in Lisbon is one of shock and disbelief, with many locals and tourists expressing that the tragedy could have involved them.
  • 📈 The number of fatalities rose by two overnight as two injured individuals died in the hospital.
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