Portugal Mourning: 17 Dead – Latest News

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A fatal accident occurred⁤ on a historic funicular ‍(cable‍ car) in Lisbon, Portugal, ⁢around 6 pm on Wednesday.

Casualties: ⁣At least one person⁢ died⁤ (a member of ⁢the SITRA trade union), and 9 others were injured. All victims were rescued‍ within ⁣two hours.
Location: The ⁤accident happened on the Glória funicular line,‍ connecting Restauradores Square with Bairro Alto.
Response: Portugal declared ‍a national day of mourning. Investigations have ⁣been launched by police⁢ and the ‍prosecutor general’s‍ office to determine the cause of the crash.
Funicular Details: The line, opened in 1885,⁣ is a national monument and a popular mode of transport for both tourists and residents.
Carris Statement: The‍ municipal transport company, Carris, stated that all regular maintenance protocols were followed.
Suspension of Operations: ‍Lisbon’s ⁢city‍ council⁤ has suspended operations of other streetcars in the city.