A tram (streetcar) derailed in Lisbon. 15 people died in the accident. While 18 people were injured. President Marcello Rebelo de Susa expressed grief over the incident. The National Medical Emergency Institute said that five of the injured are in critical condition. The injured also include foreign nationals and a child.
According to the Portuguese media, the yellow and white tram overturned on the narrow road. Its edge and upper part was partially damaged. At around six in the evening, the tram collided with a building at the turn of the road. , After this, uncontrolled and fell down from the hill. Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moeedas said that the city is immersed in mourning. It was a tragic accident. This is a tragedy as we have never seen before. President Marcello Rebelo de Susa expressed his condolences to the affected families.
European Commission Chairman Ursula von Der Leyen also expressed his condolences. He wrote on X, that I was very sad to hear the news of the famous Eleivedor da Gloria derailing. The Portuguese government said in a statement that the investigation of the reasons will be started after the rescue operation is over.
Streetcar named Gloria is usually used by residents of Lisbon. This streetcar is known as Eleivedor da Gloria. The two streetcarks run parallel to each other and run up to a few hundred meters (yards) up and down on the hill on a winding, traffic-free road. Last year, about 85 million tourists came to Lisbon. Streetcar is a popular attraction here. Long queues of tourists are usually used for this small ride.