The Lisbon funicular crash killed at least 16 people and injured 21 others. Photo: AP PHOTO

The cable that snapped on a Lisbon funicular, causing a crash that killed 16 people, was not certified for use in public transport, according to a preliminary report .

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The type of cable used since 2022 was neither certified for passenger transport nor suitable for funiculars, including the Glória line, Portugal's Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Air and Rail Accidents (GPIAAF) said.

The September 3 crash killed 16 people and injured 21 others were injured, including some seri

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