A man shared his harrowing experience of fearing for his wife and grandson’s lives during a tragic incident in Lisbon involving a streetcar derailment. The attorney general’s office in Portugal confirmed that eight victims have been identified following the accident, which resulted in 16 fatalities and 21 injuries. The victims include individuals from Portugal, South Korea, and Switzerland, with authorities suspecting additional casualties from Canada, the United States, Germany, and Ukraine.
An investigation is ongoing into what the Prime Minister of Portugal described as one of the most devastating tragedies in recent history. The streetcar, known as Elevador da Gloria, suffered severe damage, crashing into a building along a bend in the road. Witnesses described the horrifying moments leading up to the derailment, with one passenger recounting the terrifying speed at which the carriage veered off track.
Tourists in the area, including a British couple and an Italian traveler, expressed shock and disbelief at the scene of the crash, with some reconsidering future rides on similar funiculars. Several victims have been named by local media, shedding light on the individuals who lost their lives in the incident. While official details remain limited, initial reports on the cause of the crash are anticipated to be released soon.