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Lisbon's Funicular Fails: 15 Dead in Fatal Rail Crash in Portugal Capital

At least 15 people were killed when Lisbon's Gloria funicular railcar derailed and crashed, according to emergency services, and Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has shared his condolences with families affected.

Lisbon's Funicular Fails: 15 Dead in Fatal Rail Crash in Portugal Capital
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At least 15 people were killed when Lisbon's Gloria funicular railcar derailed and crashed, according to emergency services. The cause of the derailment is currently unknown, but an investigation has been launched. Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The incident has sent shockwaves through the city, with many left stunned and grieving after the tragic event.

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