Tragedy in Lisbon: funicular derailed, 15 people killed

Accident in Lisbon: 15 dead and several injured

A terrible accident occurred in Lisbon, Portugal, on a tourist funicular, resulting in the deaths of 15 people and several injuries. The train, descending from the viewpoint of São Pedro de Alcântara towards the Restauradores square, derailed and crashed into a building, reports AP.

Local police confirmed the death of 15 people and stated that 20 were injured. Emergency services are working at the scene of the incident, and judicial authorities are conducting an investigation into possible criminal causes. It is believed that the cause of the accident may be a cable break, and failed emergency brakes may indicate serious issues with the safety system.

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro expressed their condolences to the victims and the families of the deceased.

The Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, emphasized the tragedy by declaring a day of mourning and called the incident an unprecedented tragedy. It is also worth noting that in the central region of Portugal, there was a collision between a high-speed passenger train and a maintenance vehicle, resulting in one death and over 50 injuries.

Summary: A tragedy occurred in Lisbon due to an accident on a tourist funicular. 15 people died, and there are several injured. The incident has led to a day of mourning and has provoked significant government concern. Additionally, another road traffic accident with casualties also occurred in a different region of Portugal.