All articles tagged with #lisbon
Originally Published 21 days ago — by CNN
Neighbors in Lisbon recall Claudio Neves Valente as a bright but reclusive and estranged individual, whose motives remain unclear after he was identified as the suspect in the Brown University attack; he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot in New Hampshire.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MLive.com
An American tourist was fatally stabbed during an attempted robbery in Cascais, Portugal, with three suspects arrested and one facing homicide charges; the incident highlights safety concerns for travelers in popular destinations.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by dw.com
A cable snapped on the Lisbon funicular just before a crash that killed 16 people, with initial investigations indicating the cable had passed a visual check hours earlier. The accident occurred when the connecting cable failed, causing the funicular to derail and crash into a building. Two independent investigations are ongoing, with a preliminary report expected within 45 days.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
A cable snapped on Lisbon's Glória funicular shortly before a crash that killed 16 people and injured many others. Despite recent inspections and maintenance, the cause remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing. The incident has deeply affected families and the community.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
A funicular crash in Lisbon occurred after a cable snapped, causing the upper carriage to derail and crash into a building, resulting in 16 deaths and around 20 injuries; investigators are examining the cause, including the cable's lifespan and brake functionality.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
A tragic funicular railway crash in Lisbon resulted in 16 deaths, including three Britons, and over 20 injuries. The accident involved the derailment of the Gloria funicular, a historic tourist attraction, with the cause under investigation. The wreckage has been removed for analysis, and a preliminary report will take six weeks to complete.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
A tragic streetcar derailment in Lisbon resulted in 16 deaths, including Ana Lopes, a charity worker, prompting national mourning and ongoing investigations to determine the cause of the accident.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Post and Courier
Heather Hall, a professor and alumna of the College of Charleston, died in a high-speed trolley crash in Lisbon, Portugal, that killed at least 17 people. The accident occurred due to a cable malfunction on a funicular trolley designed for steep routes. Hall was in Lisbon to speak at a conference and was known for her work in literacy and special education, as well as her love of travel. The college expressed deep condolences and offered support resources for students and staff.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A tragic funicular crash in Lisbon has resulted in 16 deaths and over 20 injuries, with victims from multiple countries including Portugal, South Korea, Switzerland, France, the US, Canada, Germany, and Ukraine. The accident is believed to have been caused by a cable rupture, and investigations are ongoing. The city has declared three days of mourning.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
A tragic derailment of a Lisbon streetcar resulted in 16 deaths and 21 injuries, prompting calls for increased safety inspections and raising concerns about infrastructure maintenance, with international victims and a significant impact on the local community and tourism.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
A deadly funicular derailment in Lisbon has highlighted safety issues in the city's historic yet aging infrastructure, prompting calls for modernization and increased maintenance to prevent future accidents amid rising tourism and concerns over seismic resilience.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
A tragic funicular derailment in Lisbon resulted in at least 16 deaths and 21 injuries, with authorities investigating the cause, possibly linked to a cable detachment, and the city mourning the loss.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
A tragic funicular crash in Lisbon resulted in 16 deaths and 21 injuries, prompting a swift investigation by Portuguese authorities, with officials and international leaders expressing condolences and solidarity.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by France 24
A tragic accident occurred in Lisbon when the Elevador da Gloria funicular derailed, resulting in at least 16 deaths and multiple injuries, plunging Portugal into mourning.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
A tragic crash of the Lisbon Elevador da Glória funicular resulted in 17 deaths and over 21 injuries, prompting an investigation into the cause, with authorities suspending other funicular operations and conducting safety inspections. The accident, which occurred on a steep slope in Lisbon, has led to a national day of mourning and efforts to identify victims and determine the cause, initially suspected to involve a cable issue.