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At Least 3 Dead, 20 Injured as Lisbon’s Gloria Funicular Derails

Authorities have launched an investigation into a reported cable failure on the 19th-century tourist line.

Overview

  • The derailment occurred around 6:05 p.m. local time on Wednesday, with one car reported to have fallen 'from a great height.'
  • At least 20 people were injured, with local reports saying two are in critical condition and some suffered open fractures.
  • Police, paramedics and firefighters responded to the scene, with footage showing rescuers pulling passengers from the wreckage.
  • Early accounts point to a cable coming loose as the likely trigger, though officials have not confirmed the cause.
  • There were unconfirmed reports that several passengers remained trapped after the crash.