Afghanistan, Sept. 4 -- At least 15 people were killed and 17 injured after Lisbon's historic Gloria funicular derailed, prompting Portugal to declare a national day of mourning.
At least 15 people were killed when a historic funicular train derailed in Lisbon, Portuguese officials confirmed. The Gloria funicular, a symbol of the capital and a major tourist attraction, came off its track on Wednesday.
Authorities reported that 17 others were injured in the crash. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, and several victims remain in critical condition.
Officials confirmed that some of the deceased were foreign nationals, but their identities have not yet been made public. Investigations are underway to establish the cause of the derailment....