BREAKING NEWS
LISBON FUNICULAR CRASH: 16 DEAD, DOZENS INJURED
A devastating crash occurred on the iconic Glória funicular railway in Lisbon, Portugal, killing at least 16 people and injuring about 20. The incident happened on Wednesday.
The cable connecting the two carriages snapped, causing a derailment that resulted in the upper carriage crashing into a building. Despite efforts by the brakeman to apply emergency brakes, the crash was unavoidable.
The 140-year-old funicular is a vital transportation link for Lisbon's residents and a popular tourist attraction. The victims include nationals from Portugal, Britain, South Korea, Canada, the United States, Ukraine, Switzerland, and France.
Investigations are underway, with officials confirming that the cable failure was the primary cause of the crash. The transport safety office is examining the wreckage to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
