A funicular crashes in Lisbon, killing at least 15 people
4 September 02:45
The Gloria funicular has derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to Reuters.
The accident killed at least 15 people and injured 18. Five people were seriously injured
The authorities did not identify the victims or disclose their nationalities, but said that there were foreign nationals among the dead.
BREAKING: Injuries reported after Lisbon’s iconic Glória Funicular derails in Portugal.pic.twitter.com/ZqZYbBNqBW
– Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) September 3, 2025
“This is a tragic day for our city. … Lisbon is in mourning, it’s a tragic, tragic incident,” said the mayor of the Portuguese capital, Carlos Moedas.
At least 15 people have been killed and 18 injured after Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed during rush hour.
– BPI News (@BPINewsOrg) September 3, 2025
The tram, a national monument popular with tourists, was left destroyed as emergency workers pulled victims from the wreckage.#Lisbon pic.twitter.com/gCi97OT2C3
🚨BREAKING🚨:LISBON FUNICULAR DERAILS 🚋
– The_Independent (@TheIndeWire) September 3, 2025
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
The Gloria line was opened in 1885. It connects the center of Lisbon near Restauradores Square with the Bairro Alto district, which is known for its vibrant nightlife.
According to the city council, the Gloria line carries about 3 million people annually.
