Lisbon’s Iconic Funicular Derails: 15 Dead, Dozens Injured in City’s Worst Crash

15 people were killed and 18 injured, including a child, after Lisbon’s iconic Elevador da Glória funicular derailed and crashed on Wednesday evening. Five remain in serious condition. The tram, packed with tourists and locals, sped out of control, hit a building, and toppled onto a man on the sidewalk. Foreigners were among the injured. Authorities suspended all streetcar operations and ordered inspections. Portugal declared a national day of mourning. Leaders worldwide, including EU, Spain, Italy, and the U.S., sent condolences. The cause remains under investigation, casting a pall over Lisbon’s historic tourist landmark.