At least three people are dead and 20 more injured after Lisbon’s famous Gloria Funicular derailed and ‘fell from a great height’.
The drama occurred at 6.05pm on Wednesday evening after one of the cables reportedly came loose.
Footage from the site showed the tram-like funicular, which carries people up and down a hillside in the Portuguese capital, practically destroyed and emergency workers pulling people out of the wreckage.
Two of those hurt are said to be in a ‘critical condition’ according to local reports. Some of the injuries victims have suffered including open fractures.
Police, paramedics and firefighters have rushed to the scene. It was not immediately clear what had caused the crash.
At least 20 people have been hurt after Lisbon’s famous Gloria Funicular derailed. (Stock image of Lisbon’s Gloria funicular)
The funicular railway line, is one of three of its kind in Lisbon and is well used by tourists.
It connects the lower part of Lisbon to its Bairro Alto, more specifically Praça dos Restauradores to the Sao Pedro de Alcantara viewpoint.
It was opened in 1885 as the second of its kind in the city. Although it was only electrified in 1915, it still retains its original characteristics.
There are unconfirmed reports several people are still trapped.
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