In The Center of Lisbon, Fifteen People died Wednesday Evening after a cable car derailed and slid downwards. In Addition, Eighteen People Were Injured.
A cable car from the elevador da glória derailed around 6:00 pm (7:00 pm in the Netherlands) on Wednesday as it descended the hill. Fifteen People died in the process, The Portuguese Police Reported to CNN Portugal and Diário de Notícias .
The tram likely slid down the steep street for a while after the derailment. The Popular Tram was completely Full When the Accident Happen, RTP Reports. There is Room for 42 Passengers on the tram.
Eighteen People WERE JURDED, The Emergency Services Report. It is not Known How many people were Were SeriOutly injured. After the accident, Several People Were Trapped.
The tram, which Runs Steeply Up the Hill, is a Popular Tourist Attraction in Lisbon. The Cable Car Opened in 1885 and is locationed in The Bairro Alto District, which is popular as a shopping and nightlife area.
“Lisbon is Mourning,” Said Mayor Carlos Moedas, who came to the scene of the accident. “This is a tragedy that the city has never seen.” He thanked the emergency services for Their Rapid Deployment.
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa Has Expressed His Support to the Relatives and Injured. It is Still Unknown How the Accident Could Have Happened. The ministry of transport has announced that it will be investigated.