Portugal is mourning the tragic loss of 16 lives after the famous Glória funicular cable railway in Lisbon derailed on Wednesday evening. Initial reports indicated a toll of 17, but this has since been revised. Among the deceased were seven men and eight women, including five Portuguese citizens and several international visitors from countries such as the UK, South Korea, Canada, the USA, Ukraine, Switzerland, and France.
The police have yet to confirm all identities, but two victims have been identified: André Jorge Gonçalves Marques, a brake guard for the funicular, and Pedro Manuel Alves Trindade, a former volleyball referee. The Portuguese transport union Sitra expressed its condolences, honoring Marques as a passionate professional who leaves behind a wife and two children.
Tragedy struck when the funicular, a key transport link for residents and tourists in Lisbon's steep landscapes, lost control and derailed, leading to significant injuries among the remaining passengers as well. The aftermath has seen local authorities declare a national day of mourning, with many countries expressing their sympathies and offering support to the affected families.
Emergency services continue to assist those injured, totaling 23, with some in intensive care. Investigations into the accident are ongoing, and the community remains in shock as they navigate the grief of losing loved ones in this heartbreaking event.
The police have yet to confirm all identities, but two victims have been identified: André Jorge Gonçalves Marques, a brake guard for the funicular, and Pedro Manuel Alves Trindade, a former volleyball referee. The Portuguese transport union Sitra expressed its condolences, honoring Marques as a passionate professional who leaves behind a wife and two children.
Tragedy struck when the funicular, a key transport link for residents and tourists in Lisbon's steep landscapes, lost control and derailed, leading to significant injuries among the remaining passengers as well. The aftermath has seen local authorities declare a national day of mourning, with many countries expressing their sympathies and offering support to the affected families.
Emergency services continue to assist those injured, totaling 23, with some in intensive care. Investigations into the accident are ongoing, and the community remains in shock as they navigate the grief of losing loved ones in this heartbreaking event.
