The number of victims of the accident with the funicular in Lisbon has increased to 23

The number of injured as a result of the descent of the Elevator da Gloria funicular in Lisbon has increased to 23. This was reported on Thursday, September 4, by the newspaper Jornal de Noticias, citing a police source.

"The number of injured in the accident with the Elevator da Gloria funicular in Lisbon on Wednesday has increased to 23," the article says.

It is specified that more than five of the victims are in serious condition. In addition, at least 15 people were killed in the incident.

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In Sochi, two accidents occurred during the day with cars that were carrying people along an extreme route.

On the same day, it was reported that the cabin of the famous funicular Elevator da Gloria, which transports hundreds of tourists and locals daily, derailed and overturned. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Souza expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. He noted that he "regrets the accident, the deaths and serious injuries, and hopes that the incident will be promptly clarified by the competent authorities."

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