A tragic accident in Lisbon, Portugal, resulted in the derailment of the Elevador da Gloria funicular, killing 17 people and injuring 21 others. The century-old funicular, popular with tourists, careened off its tracks and crashed into a building. Three other Lisbon funiculars are undergoing safety checks. The incident has led to a national day of mourning in Portugal, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the derailment, which is suspected to be related to cable or brake failure, despite claims of regular inspections.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.