Overtourism blamed for crash that killed 16 and injured 21
It is unclear what caused the crash in which 16 people died and more than 20 were injured, including many foreign nationals.
Local reports claim a cable had come loose, causing it to crash, but it has not been confirmed
Foreigners among dead after carriage derailed and crashed into a hotel
The family learned that the German father was among the injured at São José hospital, after it was reportedly locally that he died in the accident in front of his son.
The famous yellow and white Elevador da Gloria was filled with locals and international tourists when it came off its rails and crashed into a hotel corner building, killing 16…
Sixteen people killed and 21 injured in crash on Wednesday