Portugal declared a national day of mourning after Wednesday’s derailment of the historic Gloria funicular, one of the capital’s most iconic attractions.
Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash
People look at a tourist streetcar that derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025.
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Emergency officials said victims included Portuguese nationals as well as travellers from Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Morocco, South Korea and Cape Verde.
The streetcar, technically called a funicular, is harnessed by steel cables and can carry more than 40 people, seated and standing. It is also commonly used by Lisbon residents.