At least 16 people died after a historic funicular railway derailed in central Lisbon and slammed into a building during the evening rush hour. The incident occurred around 18:15 local time on Wednesday, on the steep incline between Restauradores Square and Bairro Alto. The Elevador da Glória, one of the city’s most recognised attractions, was carrying passengers downhill when it lost control and veered off the track. Witnesses described the vehicle as “out of control, without brakes” ...
