Eyewitness accounts suggest the “Elevador da Glória” left its tracks, colliding with a pedestrian walkway and subsequently impacting a building Emergency responders worked to extract passengers from the severely damaged carriages
The operator of the funicular has stated that all scheduled maintenance procedures were adhered to In response to the accident, the Portuguese government has declared a national day of mourning for Thursday
The “Elevador da Glória” has been a vital transport link connecting the city centre to the higher district of Bairro Alto since 1885 Along with the Elevadores da Bica and da Lavra, it is considered an iconic symbol of Lisbon and a popular attraction for tourists Investigations into the cause of the derailment are currently underway
