Theatre director Kayleigh Smith and her partner Will Nelson, a drama lecturer, have been named as British victims of the Lisbon funicular crash. MADS Theatre in Macclesfield posted a tribute on Friday night acknowledging their deaths, writing that Ms Smith was 'a dear friend to many and will be greatly missed'. The Glória funicular, a popular tourist attraction, derailed and crashed into a building on Wednesday, killing 16. Nationals of Portugal, South Korea, Switzerland, Canada, Ukraine, France, and the US are also among the dead, police said. A third British victim has yet to be named.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed deep sadness over the loss and conveyed thoughts for the affected families. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash, with the public transport operator, Carris, launching an independent inquiry. The 140-year-old carriage derailed at around 18:15 local time near Avenida da Liberdade, leading to a massive rescue operation. Witnesses described the moment of the crash as chaotic, with videos showing an overturned carriage on the cobblestone street.
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called it 'one of the biggest human tragedies of our recent history,' leading to a declared national day of mourning. Initially reported at 17, the death toll has been revised down to 16 after a German national was found to be hospitalized instead of deceased. Carris has assured compliance with all maintenance protocols, stating that the last general inspection occurred in 2022. The Glória funicular is integral to Lisbon's transport, navigating steep cobbled streets, and has become a vital part of the city's historical and cultural landscape.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed deep sadness over the loss and conveyed thoughts for the affected families. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash, with the public transport operator, Carris, launching an independent inquiry. The 140-year-old carriage derailed at around 18:15 local time near Avenida da Liberdade, leading to a massive rescue operation. Witnesses described the moment of the crash as chaotic, with videos showing an overturned carriage on the cobblestone street.
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called it 'one of the biggest human tragedies of our recent history,' leading to a declared national day of mourning. Initially reported at 17, the death toll has been revised down to 16 after a German national was found to be hospitalized instead of deceased. Carris has assured compliance with all maintenance protocols, stating that the last general inspection occurred in 2022. The Glória funicular is integral to Lisbon's transport, navigating steep cobbled streets, and has become a vital part of the city's historical and cultural landscape.
