Lisbon Funicular Crash: 15 Dead in Landmark Streetcar Derailment
Associated PressSeptember 3, 20251 min21,345 views
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- ⚠️ A picturesque yellow and white streetcar, a popular tourist attraction in Lisbon, derailed on Wednesday, resulting in a tragic accident.
- 💔 The crash claimed the lives of 15 people and left 18 others injured, stunning the city.
- 🌍 Authorities have indicated that some of the victims were foreigners, though their nationalities have not yet been disclosed.
The Gloria Funicular Incident
- 🚋 The involved streetcar, known as the Gloria, was actually a funicular, designed to travel up and down the city's hills.
- 📍 It was particularly popular for connecting a lower part of the city to a higher elevation.
Eyewitness Account and City Reaction
- 🗣️ An eyewitness described the streetcar as barreling down a narrow, traffic-free street before toppling over as it rounded a bend, crashing into a building.
- 🏛️ The Mayor of Lisbon has stated this is the worst accident in the city's memory.
- 🕊️ The government has declared Thursday a day of official mourning for the victims.
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