Lisbon Funicular Crash: 15 Dead – Latest Updates
Lisbon Mourns: Funicular Tragedy Claims Lives, Injures Many
Lisbon, Portugal – A pall of grief has descended upon Lisbon following a devastating accident on the Gloria funicular railway Wednesday evening. At least 15 people are confirmed dead, adn approximately 18 others injured after the popular tourist attraction derailed and crashed against a building.
The incident occurred shortly after 6:00 PM local time, sending shockwaves through the Portuguese capital. The iconic Gloria funicular, a tram-like car that ascends and descends a steep hillside connecting Restauradores Square in the downtown area with the vibrant Bairro Alto, suffered a catastrophic failure. Local media reports indicate the haulage cable snapped, leading to the tragic crash.
“It’s a tragic day for our city,” Mayor Carlos Moedas somberly stated. “Lisbon is in mourning. It is a tragic, tragic incident.”
Emergency services rushed to the scene,where they worked tirelessly to extract victims from the wreckage. Harrowing footage shows the extent of the damage, with the funicular car severely damaged.Five of the injured are reported to be in serious condition.
While authorities have yet to release the identities or nationalities of the victims, they have confirmed that some foreign nationals are among the deceased. The Irish government has already expressed its condolences, with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign affairs Simon Harris stating, “I am deeply saddened by reports of a tragic incident in Lisbon today. This is a terrible day for