Overview

• The downhill car overturned and struck a building near Praça dos Restauradores after derailing around 18:05 local time.
• Emergency services reported five people severely injured and 13 with minor injuries, while police later said about 23 were hurt with several in critical condition.
• Lisbon suspended all three historic funiculars pending inspections as the criminal police, the prosecutor’s office and the GPIAAF began formal investigations.
• Officials cited unconfirmed indications of brake failure or a snapped cable as potential factors, while operator Carris said required maintenance and daily checks had been performed.
• Victim identification is underway, with local media reporting foreign nationals among the dead and injured.