Lisbon: At least three people have died in the derailment of a funicular railway in Lisbon, according to media reports.
According to Ghana News Agency, the accident involving the Elevador da Gloria, used by locals and tourists alike, occurred on Wednesday evening for reasons that remain unclear, news channel SIC Notcias and other media reported, citing the city’s emergency services. Images showed that the train tipped over and was severely damaged. The number of injured and ‘affected’ people is estimated to be around 20 in total, the reports said.
Four of those injured are in critical condition according to Pºblico, citing civil protection spokesmen. Several media outlets citing rescue services reported at least three fatalities. Some passengers are still inside the train, the reports say, though no official statement was initially available.