The car at high speed drops to the railroad, falling into one of the buildings and rolls. 15 people were killed, another 20 were injured.
In the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, on Wednesday, September 3, the Funicular Gloria wagon, which is one of the city’s views, has dropped to the railroad. As a result of the accident, 15 people were killed, at least 20 were injured, CNN Portugal reported.
It is noted that the cart at high speed drops to the railroad, which is crashed into one of the buildings and rolls.
According to police, 15 people were killed in the accident, at least 20 were injured. Also, five victims are in serious condition, among them with three -year -old boy, but his condition is not difficult.
A three -day mourning was declared in Lisbon.
🚨Breaking: The famous elevator da glória funicular deraled among Lisbon, Portugal, left at least 20 injured, according to preliminary reports. pic.twitter.com/maxxdnqcmg
– World Source News 24/7 (@WorldSource24) September 3, 2025
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– Chat News Hub (@ChatnewShub) September 3, 2025
Descarrilamento Elevador da Gloria #Lisboa 🚨
62 Operaacionais No Local, Apoiados Por 22 Meios Terresters (Em Atualiza Area)– Inem / BV
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– psp e pm– Desconhecido number total de feridos / pelo menos 7 graves
– PELO MENOS 11 FATALIDADES #Acident #ElevadorGloria pic.twitter.com/sllueor2y– José Pereira (@josepereira_me) September 3, 2025
“Elevador Da Gloria” is designed for transportation of 43 people and one of Portugal’s capital business cards and a popular tourist attraction. He sends up to 3 million passengers each year.
Remember that Kyiv Funicular on August 22 continued work after a planned annual arrangement.
Before launch, specialists conducted static and dynamic tests of a funicular under loading.
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