The Latest Breaking News from Lisbon

Mapped: Where Lisbon funicular crash that left 16 dead took place

The Portuguese PM has said that the crash was ‘one of the biggest tragedies’ in the country’s recent history

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Horror in Lisbon: What Caused the 'Gloria Funicular' Crash That Left At Least 15 Dead and 18 Hurt

A catastrophic funicular crash in Lisbon, reportedly caused by a detached overhead cable, has claimed the lives of at least 15 people and injured 18.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4, 2025

Lisbon resident gives terrifying eyewitness account of funicular crash

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The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

What is Lisbon’s funicular cable and how does it work?

Elevador da Gloria transports around 3 million people annually

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

First Thing: Israeli military database indicates only a quarter of Gaza detainees are fighters

Children, sick and disabled people among 6,000 imprisoned without charge or trial. Plus, Portugal mourns after deadly funicular crash in Lisbon

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

How disastrous Lisbon funicular crash that left 16 dead unfolded

Authorities are working to identify the victims are the tragic incident in the Portuguese capital

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Lisbon funiculars suspended after accident kills 17 people

Authorities in the Portuguese capital have launched an investigation into the fatal incident, which happened on Wednesday evening during rush hour.

Euronews · Sep 4, 2025

Lisbon funicular crash: Portugal’s PM vows swift and thorough investigation

Luís Montenegro describes incident, in which 16 people died, as ‘one of the biggest tragedies in our recent history’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Death toll rises as Portugal mourns Lisbon funicular crash tragedy

Portugal observed a national day of mourning on Thursday after a funicular derailment in Lisbon killed 16 people and injured 21, marking the capital's worst accident in recent history. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the Elevador da Gloria, a popular 19th-century funicular, crashed into a building. Authorities have…

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Everything we know about the Lisbon funicular disaster as harrowing footage shows moments after crash

At least 17 people have died and around 18 have been injured, with some foreign nationals among the dead

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025