Three dead and dozens injured after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derails: Latest updates

At least three people have died after the funicular derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday evening (AFP/Getty)On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly international news dispatch At least three people have died after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular railway derailed and crashed, also leaving around 20 people injured, authorities said. Footage from the site showed the tram-like funicular, which carries people up and down a hillside in the Portuguese capital, practically destroyed and emergency workers pulling people out of the wreckage.It was not immediately clear what had caused the crash, which happened at around 6pm UK time. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reacted to the tragic incident in a statement, expressing hope that authorities would soon establish what had caused the crash. The line, which opened in 1885, connects Lisbon’s downtown area near the Restauradores Square with the Bairro Alto (Upper Quarter), famous for its vibrant nightlife. It is operated by the municipal public transport company Carris.Its two cars are attached to opposite ends of a haulage cable with traction provided by electric motors on the two cars.The car at the bottom of the line was apparently undamaged, but CNN Portugal said passengers had to jump out of its windows when the incident happened.Portugal president offered his ‘condolences and solidarity to the families affected’President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa lamented the tragic accident in a statement, expressing hope that authorities would soon establish what had caused the crash.Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said: “The President of the Republic deeply regrets the accident that occurred this afternoon with the Gloria funicular railway in Lisbon, particularly the fatalities and serious injuries, as well as the various minor injuries.“The President of the Republic offers his condolences and solidarity to the families affected by this tragedy and hopes that the incident will be quickly clarified by the competent authorities.”Rebecca Whittaker3 September 2025 19:54Pictures from the scene Emergency services attended the scene of the crash near the Avenida da Liberdade around 6pm on Wednesday evening. (AP)(AFP/Getty)Alex Ross3 September 2025 19:53Three people have died in funicular railway crashAt least three people have died after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular railway, which is popular with tourists, derailed and crashed, leaving around 20 people hurt, authorities said.Footage from the site showed the tram-like funicular, which carries people up and down a hillside in the Portuguese capital, destroyed, and emergency workers pulling people out of the wreckage.Rebecca Whittaker3 September 2025 19:51



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