'Out of control': Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash

Published: 9/4/2025
'Out of control': Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash
A fatal funicular crash in Lisbon's Avenida da Liberdade has left at least 16 dead and around 20 injured, some critically. Witnesses described the carriage losing control, crashing into a building, and spewing black smoke. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, which unfolded tragically in the Portuguese capital, leading to a national day of mourning.