Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings
Summary
A preliminary report about a funicular crash in Lisbon reveals many problems. The crash happened because a faulty cable, which was not approved for carrying people, broke. Sixteen people died, and the report showed there was a lack of proper testing and oversight.Key Facts
- A funicular crash in Lisbon on September 3 killed 16 people and injured 20 others.
- The crash involved a cable that was defective and not approved for passenger use.
- The cable was purchased in 2022 by Lisbon's public transport company, Carris.
- No proper testing or oversight occurred before installing the cable.
- An outsourced maintenance company failed to check the funicular properly.
- The emergency brake system did not work when the cable broke.
- The investigation report said the state's oversight of Lisbon's funiculars was inadequate.
- Lisbon's mayor stated the causes were technical, not political.
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