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Deadly Lisbon Streetcar Derailment: 16 Confirmed Fatalities as Probe Intensifies

Deadly Lisbon Streetcar Derailment: 16 Confirmed Fatalities as Probe Intensifies

Deadly Lisbon Streetcar Derailment: 16 Confirmed Fatalities as Probe Intensifies LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A devastating streetcar derailment, which occurred on Wednesday, has claimed the lives of 16 people and injured 21 others in Portugal’s capital, emergency services confirmed. The tragedy, considered one of Lisbon’s worst in recent memory, has a significant international impact, with at least half of the victims identified as foreign nationals. As of Thursday morning, official details surrounding the downtown Lisbon crash remain limited, with authorities…

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Lisbon Reels from Deadly Funicular Crash: 15 Confirmed Dead, Investigation Underway

Lisbon Reels from Deadly Funicular Crash: 15 Confirmed Dead, Investigation Underway

Lisbon Reels from Deadly Funicular Crash: 15 Confirmed Dead, Investigation Underway Lisbon is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating funicular streetcar derailment that occurred yesterday, September 3, claiming the lives of at least 15 people and injuring 18 others. The tragic incident, which took place on the historic Elevador da Glória line, has plunged the Portuguese capital into a period of mourning. Authorities confirmed that five of the injured are in serious condition, and a child is among those…

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