Residents of Portugal attribute the deadly Gloria Funicular derailment to overwhelming tourism.
Tragic Derailment in Lisbon Claims Lives A tragic derailment of the Glória Funicular in Lisbon during rush hour on Wednesday has reportedly resulted in at least 15 deaths and 18 injuries, including a child. Fabiana Pavel, president of the Bairro Alto Residents Association, pointed to “excessive tourism” as a factor leading up to this unfortunate […]
Historic funicular train derails in Lisbon, resulting in 15 fatalities in a tragic incident
Tragic Derailment of Lisbon’s Glória Funicular On Wednesday, a significant incident occurred in Lisbon’s Glória Funicular during rush hour, leading to the unfortunate loss of at least 15 lives and injuring 18 others, including a child. The historic tram, which has been a cherished mode of transport for both locals and tourists since its inception […]
At least 15 people have died and 18 others are hurt after a funicular train in Lisbon went off its tracks.
Tragic Accident on Lisbon’s Funicular Railway On Wednesday, a devastating crash on Lisbon’s historic funicular railway resulted in at least 15 fatalities and 18 injuries. Disturbing footage from the scene shows the streetcar, known as Gloria, overturned and badly damaged. It’s unclear how many of the victims were tourists, as the funicular is a popular […]