A tragic incident has struck Lisbon as the historic Gloria Funicular derailed, leaving 16 people dead and nearly 20 others injured. Authorities say one of the cars attached to the haulage cable fell from a great height after a cable reportedly came loose, sending the carriage crashing into a nearby building.<\/p>\n
Emergency crews, including police, paramedics, and firefighters, rushed to the scene to rescue trapped passengers. Witnesses described the crash as happening with tremendous force, tearing the carriage apart \u201clike a cardboard box.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Portuguese media P\u00fablico, the funicular, which dates back to 1885 and is a popular attraction for tourists connecting Pra\u00e7a dos Restauradores to Bairro Alto, has now become the center of a national tragedy.<\/p>\n
Portugal\u2019s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed his condolences: \u201cThe President of the Republic deeply regrets the accident that occurred this afternoon with the Gloria funicular railway in Lisbon, particularly the fatalities and serious injuries, as well as the various minor injuries. The President offers his condolences and solidarity to the families affected.\u201d<\/p>\n
Historic Funicular, Now a Scene of Devastation
\nThe Gloria Funicular, electrified in 1915 but retaining much of its original character, is a symbol of Lisbon\u2019s charm. Today, however, it is marked by sorrow as images show mangled metal and smoke rising from the wreckage. Officials are investigating whether mechanical failure in the cable system was the direct cause of the crash.<\/p>\n
Eyewitness Accounts of Chaos
\nOne witness, Teresa d\u2019Avo, told Portuguese TV channel SIC: \u201cIt crashed into a building with brutal force and fell apart like a cardboard box. It didn\u2019t have any kind of brakes.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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