Three Brits Among 16 Dead in Shocking Lisbon Funicular Crash
Tragedy struck Lisbon on Wednesday evening as the city’s iconic Glória funicular derailed and crashed, killing 16 people, including three British nationals. The crash happened at around 6pm on 3 September, sending shockwaves through the Portuguese capital.
Funicular Smashes into Building, Chaos on Steep Hillside
The 140-year-old funicular, which connects Restauradores Square to the Bairro Alto district, derailed and slammed into a building, leaving the vehicle nearly destroyed. Emergency services rushed to the scene, pulling victims and survivors from the wreckage amid clouds of dust and debris on the steep street.
22 Injured as Families Mourn
The tram-like funicular was packed with locals and tourists when it crashed. Apart from the 16 fatal casualties, 22 others were injured. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed it is liaising with Portuguese authorities and providing support to the families of the British victims.
This devastating incident has been branded the Lisbon funicular crash. More updates will follow as details emerge.
