Germany’s Foreign Office has expressed its condolences following a cable car accident in Lisbon, Portugal, which has resulted in at least fifteen fatalities
“Our thoughts are with the victims of the tragic cable car accident in Lisbon” the Foreign Office stated Thursday in Berlin “We mourn with the families and wish those injured a speedy recovery” The ministry confirmed it is in contact with Portuguese authorities to offer support
The “Elevador da Glória” funicular reportedly crashed into a sidewalk and a building on Wednesday evening, according to witness reports Police have confirmed that at least fifteen people have died and a further eighteen were injured The Portuguese government has declared a national day of mourning in response to the disaster
The “Elevador da Glória” has connected Lisbon’s city center with the elevated Bairro Alto district since 1885 Like the Elevadores da Bica and da Lavra, the funicular is considered a symbol of the city and is particularly popular with tourists