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Three British nationals among those who died in Lisbon funicular crash
The Gloria funicular crash was caused by a snapped cable, killing 16 including three British nationals and injuring over 20, with investigations underway.
- The Glória funicular railway crashed on Wednesday evening in Lisbon, killing 16 people including three British nationals.
- The accident occurred after the attraction cable linking the two carriages snapped along the 265-metre slope.
- The funicular was transporting 43 passengers when it crashed, resulting in over 20 people being injured, including a young German child, aged three, who sustained only minor injuries.
- Carris CEO Pedro Bogas emphasized that it is premature to conclude the cable was at fault, and that the ongoing investigation will identify the true cause.
- The Portuguese government has announced a three-day period of national mourning, transport authorities have initiated investigations, and the Prime Minister described the event as a significant tragedy.
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Portuguese police (PJ) announced today that the nationalities of all 16 people who died in the Gloria funicular accident in Lisbon have been confirmed.
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