A devastating accident occurred in Lisbon when a funicular train crashed, resulting in the deaths of 16 people, including three British tourists. The incident took place on Wednesday, involving the popular Glória funicular, which transports passengers up and down the steep hills of the Portuguese capital.

Initially, the death toll was reported as 17, but authorities later revised it to 16. The funicular train derailed during a routine journey and collided with a building, causing significant destruction. Survivors managed to escape from the wreckage, highlighting the chaos of the situation.

Portugal’s judicial police have confirmed the nationalities of the victims. Among those who lost their lives were five Portuguese, two South Koreans, one Swiss, three British, two Canadians, one Ukrainian, one American, and one French national. The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about safety measures on such transport systems.

As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding the cause of the derailment and ensuring the safety of similar transport services in the future.