Lisbon Funicular Cable Crash Kills 17 Injures 21

A tragic accident occurred in Lisbon when the Elevador da Glória funicular railway derailed and crashed into a building, killing at least 17 people and injuring over 20 others. The crash happened after the haulage cable snapped, causing the descending car to lose braking and derail on a steep 265-meter slope. Among the victims were a diverse group including Portuguese nationals, tourists from countries such as Germany, the US, Canada, South Korea, and others. The first identified victim was André Jorge Gonçalves Marques, the brake operator on the funicular, remembered as a dedicated professional. Authorities have launched an investigation into the causes of the accident, with some workers having previously reported issues with the cable tension affecting braking, though all maintenance protocols reportedly had been followed. Lisbon declared a day of national mourning, and the tragedy has been described as one of the greatest in recent Portuguese history.