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A Lisbon funicular crashed on Sept. 3, 2025, killing 16, after a cable detached, with brakes failing due to a structural issue.
An investigation into the September 3, 2025, Lisbon funicular crash, which killed 16 people and injured about 20, reveals the Gloria funicular derailed after a cable disconnected, causing the car to crash into a building at 60 km/h.
Preliminary findings from Portugal’s GPIAAF indicate the cable showed no visible issues during a pre-accident inspection, though attachment points are only visible during biennial replacements.
The driver’s brakes failed without the counterweight system, suggesting a structural flaw.
All of Lisbon’s funiculars remain closed for safety assessments, with a final report expected within a year.
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Un funicular de Lisboa se estrelló el 3 de septiembre de 2025, matando a 16, después de que un cable se desprendió, con los frenos fallando debido a un problema estructural.