Tragedy in Lisbon: Portugal mourns those lost in the funicular accident
The city of Lisbon, Portugal, is in mourning after a tragic accident involving the "Gloria" funicular. As of 4th September morning, at least 15 people have lost their lives, and 18 more have been injured in the incident.
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, and investigations are currently underway to determine what led to the accident. The identities of the deceased and the injured have not yet been released.
The Portuguese government has declared a national day of mourning on Thursday, in response to the tragedy. Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, the head of the government, has cancelled all his engagements and plans to virtually attend a meeting in Paris.
The meeting in question is a gathering of the "coalition of the willing". The details of the coalition's agenda have not been disclosed.
The "Gloria" funicular crash has left five individuals seriously injured, according to reports. The number of passengers in the carriage at the time of the crash is still unknown.
The tragedy in Lisbon is the subject of ongoing international attention, with the BBC reporting extensively on the incident. The Portuguese government has yet to release any information regarding Prime Minister Montenegro's area of responsibility regarding the Gloria chairlift accident.
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragic incident. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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