Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?
Summary
A funicular railway in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed, resulting in at least 17 deaths and about 20 injuries. The victims include a transport worker and a German father, with injured individuals from several different countries. Identities of some victims are still unknown, and investigations continue.Key Facts
- The accident happened on Lisbon's well-known funicular cable railway.
- At least 17 people died, and around 20 people were hurt.
- A transport worker named André Jorge Gonçalves Marques died in the crash.
- A German family was involved: the father died, while the mother is critically injured, and their three-year-old son had minor injuries.
- Injured people include citizens from Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, South Korea, Morocco, and Cape Verde.
- Emergency services have not confirmed the identities of all who died.
- The funicular is important for both tourists and locals traveling in Lisbon.
- The UK foreign office is aware of the situation but hasn't confirmed if any Britons are involved.
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