Witnesses reported a terrifying scene when a carriage from Lisbon's Glória funicular violently careened down a steep slope, crashing into a building. Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud snap, leading to chaos in the area. The crash, which occurred just after 6 PM, resulted in at least 16 deaths and many others seriously injured. Rasha Abdo, a passenger in the lower carriage, described how it felt as if they had lost all brakes. People were seen screaming and rushing towards the scene in desperation. Local residents and tourists alike have shared their shock, with many potentially having been on the funicular just moments before the accident. The authorities are currently investigating the incident as the community mourns the loss.