Funicular Crash in Lisbon Kills at Least 15 People

Mourning has been declared in Portugal for the victims of the funicular accident. In addition to national mourning, the Lisbon City Council has declared a three-day mourning period for the victims of the accident. "Our city has never seen such a tragedy," said Mayor Carlos Moedas.

As a reminder, on September 3, the famous "Gloria" funicular in Lisbon derailed and, sliding down a steep street, collided with a building. From the force of the impact, the car "folded like a paper house," one of the eyewitnesses told the SIC television channel.

As a result of the accident, at least 15 people were killed and 18 were injured, 5 of them seriously. No information has yet been reported on the nationalities of the victims and casualties, but it is known that there are foreigners among them.