Three British nationals were among 16 people killed when the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed in Lisbon on Wednesday evening. The tragedy struck the Portuguese capital at approximately 6pm.
The dead included nationals from Portugal, South Korea, Switzerland, Canada, Germany and Ukraine, according to police. The incident involved the Gloria funicular railway in the city centre.
International casualties
The crash claimed victims from multiple countries across Europe and beyond. Portuguese authorities confirmed the international scope of the tragedy affecting tourists and locals alike.
Emergency services responded to the scene in central Lisbon. The incident has prompted investigation into the cause of the derailment.
Sources used: "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
