A Lisbon streetcar, one of the city’s major tourist attractions, derailed Wednesday, leaving 15 dead and 18 injured.
By Al Jazeera Staff
At least 15 people were killed when Lisbon’s Gloria funicular railcar derailed and crashed, emergency services said.
Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa shared his condolences with the families affected by what he described as a tragedy.
The Portuguese government has announced a day of national mourning, while officials in Lisbon have declared three days of mourning in the capital city.
