Landmark streetcar derails and crashes in Lisbon, killing 15 people
Summary
An iconic streetcar in Lisbon, Portugal derailed, causing 15 deaths and injuring 18 people. A national day of mourning is announced, and an investigation will determine the cause of the accident.Key Facts
- An electric streetcar in Lisbon derailed, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others.
- The accident took place on a steep hill in downtown Lisbon.
- Five of the injured people are in serious condition; one of them is a child.
- Some of those injured are foreign tourists.
- The derailment is described as Lisbon's worst recent accident.
- Authorities have called for a day of national mourning in Portugal.
- The streetcar, known as Elevador da Gloria, is a well-known tourist attraction.
- An investigation into the accident's cause will begin after the rescue efforts.
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