Summary
A funicular crash in Lisbon, Portugal resulted in 16 deaths and over 20 injuries, including a young German boy who survived with his mother while his father was killed. Lisbon's public transport operator has closed all funiculars for safety inspections as police and prosecutors investigate the cause of the incident. The crash involved several foreign nationals, and communities are trying to cope with the tragedy.
Key Facts
- A funicular crash in Lisbon killed 16 people and injured more than 20 others.
- A three-year-old German boy survived the crash; his father died, and his mother was injured.
- The crash included victims from several countries, including Portugal, Canada, Germany, Ukraine, South Korea, and Switzerland.
- Lisbon's public transport operator, Carris, has closed all funiculars for inspections.
- Police and prosecutors are investigating the cause of the crash.
- A local charity confirmed that four of its workers died in the accident.
- Residents and tourists are expressing shock and sadness over the incident.
- The Gloria line funicular will remain closed until a new carriage is installed.
