Lisbon funicular crash victim was 'transport enthusiast'
Summary
An accident involving the Glória funicular in Lisbon, Portugal, led to the death of 16 people, including three British citizens. One of the victims, David Young, was known for his passion for transport and worked as a customs officer before retiring. The funicular's cable broke, causing it to derail, though the complete cause of the crash is still under investigation.Key Facts
- David Young, 82, from Holyhead, was one of the 16 people killed in the Lisbon funicular crash.
- The funicular involved is called Glória and is used to travel up Lisbon's steep hills.
- Young, described as a "transport enthusiast," had a long career as a customs officer before retirement.
- The accident also claimed the lives of two other British citizens, Kayleigh Smith and Will Nelson.
- The crash occurred when a cable snapped, leading to the funicular's derailment.
- The Glória funicular is part of Lisbon's popular tourist attractions.
- Nationalities of the victims include people from Portugal, South Korea, Switzerland, Canada, France, Britain, Ukraine, and the US.
- The exact cause of the crash is still being investigated by authorities.
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