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Funicular railway derails in Lisbon Three dead after historic funicular railway derails in Lisbon
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A train on Lisbon's famous Gloria funicular cable railway derailed and crashed, injuring at least 20 people. At least three people have been killed and 20 others injured after Lisbon's famous Gloria funicular cable railway derailed and crashed, emergency services said.
Margarida Castro Martins, the head of Portugal's Civil Protection Authority, said that several people remain trapped at the scene. In an earlier statement, the head of Portugal's Civil Protection Authority said that several people remained trapped at the scene and two people were in a serious condition.
Two people are in critical condition and five are in "minor" condition, Martins said.
Portuguese newspaper Observador reported that a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control and collide with a nearby building.Portuguese newspaper Observador reported that a cable came loose along the railway's route, causing it to lose control and collide with a nearby building.
The incident happened near the Avenida da Liberdade around 18:05 Wednesday evening. The incident happened near the Avenida da Liberdade around 18:05 on Wednesday evening.
Footage shared widely on social media showed the yellow funicular overturned and almost entirely destroyed.
People could be seen fleeing the area on foot as what appears to be smoke smoke filled the air.
The Gloria Funicular is one of the most famous sights and tourist attractions in Lisbon. It was opened in 1885 and electrified three decades later.