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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Lisbon funicular crash cable was substandard report DW 10/20/2025

A substandard haulage cable that did not meet CCFL specifications snapped on the Gloria funicular, causing a deadly crash with multiple fatalities and injuries.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lisbon funicular cable disconnected before deadly crash, report finds

A cable snapped hours after a visual inspection, causing a Lisbon funicular crash that killed 16 and injured about 20 people.
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