A carriage on one of Lisbon's most iconic tourist attractions, the Glória funicular railway, derailed and crashed on Wednesday. The popular tram-like form of transport is designed to travel up and down steep slopes.
Portuguese authorities have confirmed 16 people were killed, revising an earlier figure which put the death toll at 17.
It is not yet clear what caused the carriage to derail, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is under way.
The carriage derailed around 18:15 (17:15 GMT) on September 3 near Avenida da Liberdade. More than 60 rescue personnel and 22 vehicles were deployed to the scene.
As smoke engulfed the area, people could be seen fleeing the scene. Images showed an overturned yellow carriage lying on the cobblestone street, surrounded by emergency responders. Witnesses reported people trapped in the wreckage, necessitating rescue efforts.
The death toll was confirmed by authorities, with among the deceased being five Portuguese, three Britons, and two Canadians, among others. Notably, a three-year-old German child was rescued from the wreckage but lost a father in the incident.
The Glória funicular, opened in 1885 and electrified later, serves as a lifeline for both tourists and city residents navigating Lisbon's steep hilly landscape. An investigation is now underway as the city observes days of mourning for the victims.
Local officials and the Prime Minister emphasized the need for thorough investigations to prevent future tragedies, expressing condolences to affected families and the broader community.
