US EditionAt least 15 killed, many hurt in Lisbon crash of funicular rail car
- At least 15 people died and around 18 were injured when Lisbon's Gloria funicular railway car derailed, as reported by emergency services.
- Five of the injured were in serious condition, and a child was among the injured, stated Portugal's National Institute for Medical Emergencies.
- Portugal's government announced a day of national mourning to honor the victims of the accident, which officials called the worst in Lisbon's recent history.
- Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas described the crash as a tragedy of unprecedented scale, impacting the city's charm and tourism.
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In the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, the historic funicular has been derailed, killing at least 15 people, according to a spokesman for the rescue forces. There have also been at least 18 injured, among them some seriously injured.
[NHK] A cable car popular with tourists derailed and crashed in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, killing 15 people and injuring 18, local authorities said.
At least 15 killed after tram derails and crashes
Officials said at least 15 people were killed in Portugal after a tram popular with tourists derailed and crashed. Firefighters said it appears a cable came loose, causing the tram to hurtle down a hill and crash into a building. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
Kristina Böker, ARD Madrid, on the funicular accident in Lisbon
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