A Lisbon streetcar derailed on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. Portuguese television showed the yellow-and-white vehicle overturned on a narrow hillside road. The streetcar, which normally climbs and descends a steep city hill, lay crumpled on its side. Emergency workers rushed to the scene and surrounded the wreckage.
Authorities Respond to the Disaster
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to families and victims affected by the crash. Local media reported the derailment happened during evening rush hour at around 6 pm. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the incident.
Iconic Funicular Involved in Fatal Crash
The damaged vehicle, known as Glória, usually carries more than 40 passengers at once. Lisbon residents frequently rely on the funicular for daily transport. The collision left the top and sides of the car bent and crushed. Emergency services continued recovery efforts while investigators searched for answers.
