"The accident occurred at 6:05 p.m. (local time) near Restauradores Square after a safety cable snapped, causing the vehicle to lose control and accelerate down the slope connecting the upper part of the city with the Baixa Pombalina district. The accident also affected a second cable car that was stopped at the beginning of the Gloria road with some passengers inside, and which was hit by the first."
"Lisbon woke up Thursday still reeling from the tragedy that occurred a day earlier when a funicular known as the Elevador da Gloria derailed, killing 15 people and injuring 23. The incident has led Lisbon authorities to suspend service on the historic funiculars, one of the city's major tourist attractions. The Elevador began operating in 1885 and was electrified in the early 20th century."
An Elevador da Gloria funicular derailed in Lisbon, killing 15 people and injuring 23, with five victims reported in critical condition by INEM. The derailment occurred near Restauradores Square at 6:05 p.m. after a safety cable snapped, causing the car to accelerate down the steep slope and collide with a building and a second stationary car. The Elevador began operating in 1885, was electrified in the early 20th century, and carries nearly three million passengers annually, mostly tourists. A prior maintenance-related incident occurred on May 7, 2018 without casualties. Maintenance for four funiculars was outsourced in August 2022 to company MAIN.
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