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Portugal in mourning after Lisbon funicular crash

September 4, 2025

A funicular crash in Lisbon has killed at least 16 people. Authorities are still working to identify all the victims. The 140-year-old Elevador da Gloria has long been one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.

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A tragic accident in Lisbon has claimed over a dozen lives after the historic Gloria funicular derailed and crashed into a building. Authorities are investigating the cause, while all funiculars in the city have been suspended for inspection. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called the accident one of Portugal's greatest recent tragedies.

Gasia Ohanes
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