A fatal cable car accident in Lisbon has increased the death toll to 17, with 21 injured – including five children – after the tram derailed and crashed into a building on September 3rd.
Accident Details
The cable car accident occurred in the center of Lisbon, one of Portugal’s most popular tourist attractions. The tram car reportedly lost control, leading to the tragic incident.
Injured and Fatalities
A total of 17 people were killed in the accident, which took place on September 3. The incident involved Gloria’s cable car system, one of the city’s main tourist attractions.
Investigation
Portuguese authorities confirmed that all technical inspections completed for the 143-year-old cable car system were up-to-date as of 2022. The Ministry of Safety has launched an investigation into the accident’s circumstances.
