Snapped cable caused Lisbon funicular crash, first report says
Summary
A snapped cable caused a funicular railway crash in Lisbon, where one carriage derailed and crashed into a building. The crash resulted in 16 deaths and around 20 injuries, involving people from several countries.Key Facts
- The crash happened on Lisbon's Glória funicular railway.
- A snapped cable was identified as the cause of the accident.
- The railway's other mechanisms were functioning correctly.
- Sixteen people died, and about 20 were injured.
- Victims included people from Portugal, the UK, South Korea, Canada, the USA, Ukraine, Switzerland, and France.
- The funicular system is 140 years old and runs on steep slopes.
- Portugal's prime minister called it a major tragedy for the country.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
