What caused Portugal's iconic funicular derailment? | DW News

Portugal's capital is in shock after a funicular railcar accident killed at least 17 people. Many others were injured when the "Elevador da Gloria" funicular - one of Lisbon's best-known attractions - derailed and crashed in a popular tourist neighborhood. Authorities have confirmed that some of the victims are foreign nationals.

Journalist Daniel Schmidthäussler in Portugal on how the country is reacting to this tragedy.

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Post from DW News on September 04, 2025

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