Increases the macabre list of the dead in the tragedy in Lisbonwhere cable car He was derailed by drifting at least 15 people while another 18 were injured.
The fatal route took place on Thursday 3.09.2023. The famous cables in Lisbon was derailed and crashed, according to Portugal’s emergency services.
The rescuers of the city said that five of the injured were in serious condition. The remaining 13, including a child, have lighter injuries.
BREAKING:LISBON FUNICULAR DERAILS
Close-up footage shows the Elevador da Glória, one of the city’s most iconic trams, after it jumped the tracks in central Lisbon. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with at least 3 fatalities confirmed. pic.twitter.com/zZ3D03PAXi
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Initially there were information about people who were trapped in the spot, But everyone has now been released, according to authorities.
The causes of the accident remain unknown.
According to the Civil Protection Website, 62 people were on the spot.
The cable car has a capacity of 42 seats, is one of the symbols of Lisbon and attracts many tourists visiting the city.
New images: at least 3 dead and 20 injured after the derailment of the Glory Elevator Funicular #Lisboa.
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In images broadcast by Portuguese television, the damaged cable car and rescue workshops seemed to attempt to release passengers. Some passengers jumped out of broken windows to leave the vehicle, according to a testimony cited by CNN Portugal.
BREAKING:LISBON FUNICULAR CRASH KILLS AT LEAST 3, INJURES AROUND 20
The iconic Elevador da Glória funicular in central Lisbon derailed, killing at least three people and injuring about 20 others. Emergency crews are responding, and authorities are investigating the cause. pic.twitter.com/wQYbOPJVbp
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Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Souza expressed his deepest sadness and condolences to the victims’ families, who also added that he hoped that authorities would soon determine the causes of the accident.
LIVE COVERAGE: Lisbon’s Glória Funicular derailment leaves at least 15 dead, 18 injured.
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In X and, using Portuguese, European Commission President Ursula von der Laien expressed her condolences to the accident. “I sadly learned about the derailment of the famous” Elevador da Glória “. My condolences to the families of the victims. “
It is with sadness that I learned of the derailment of the famous “elevator of glory.”
My feelings with the families of the victims.
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 3, 2025
The cable car line first operated in 1885, connecting Lisbon’s Restauradores Square with the Bairro Alto district – known for its intense nightlife. The managing company is the state -owned Carris.