Fifteen people were killed and 18 others injured when a tourist cable car derailed and crashed into a building in Lisbon on Wednesday. Among the injured was a three-year-old child, according to local media reports. The National Institute of Medical Emergencies in Portugal confirmed that some victims were foreign nationals, but details regarding their nationalities have not yet been disclosed by the authorities.
Witnesses reported that one of the cable cars fell from a significant height before colliding with a structure. The Gloria Funicular, a well-known attraction in the Portuguese capital, became a chaotic scene following the tragic incident. Eyewitness accounts indicated that a pedestrian was trapped against a wall by the out-of-control carriage.
While the exact cause of the accident remains unclear, initial reports suggest that a snapped cable may have been responsible. Emergency services, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, rushed to the site to assist, facing difficulties as they worked to extricate victims from the wreckage, which was engulfed in smoke and debris.
Graphic images from the scene depicted a yellow cable car precariously positioned against the building, surrounded by clouds of dust. Civil protection officials stated that 62 rescue workers and 22 emergency vehicles were engaged in the rescue efforts.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed his condolences, stating, “The President of the Republic deeply regrets the accident that occurred this afternoon with the Gloria funicular railway in Lisbon, particularly the fatalities and serious injuries, as well as the various minor injuries.” He also conveyed solidarity to the families affected and hoped for a swift clarification of the incident by the relevant authorities.
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Publish Date: 2025-09-04 03:46:00
