15 Killed In Lisbon Streetcar Crash, Foreign Nationals Among Victims

<p>At least 15 people were killed and 18 others injured after a popular electric streetcar derailed and crashed in central Lisbon on Wednesday evening, in one of the deadliest transport accidents in the Portuguese capital in recent years. The crash occurred around 6 PM near Pra&ccedil;a dos Restauradores, a bustling square in the heart of the city.</p>
<h3>Lisbon Streetcar Crash </h3>
<p>The iconic yellow-and-white tram, widely used by tourists to navigate Lisbon&rsquo;s steep hills, toppled onto its side after apparently losing control on a sharp bend, reported Al Jazeera. Its sides and roof were severely damaged, with the vehicle crashing into a nearby building.</p>
<p>According to the National Institute for Medical Emergencies (INEM), five of the injured are in serious condition, including a child. Several foreign nationals were also among the victims, though authorities have not yet released their identities, reported BBC.</p>
<p>Eyewitnesses described the tram accelerating uncontrollably down the hill, fueling suspicions of a mechanical failure. Emergency crews rushed to the scene with dozens of responders working into the night to rescue passengers trapped in the mangled carriage.</p>
<p>Video footage showed rescuers cutting through twisted metal and shattered wood to reach survivors. Forensic teams continued examining the wreckage into Thursday morning.</p>
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<p>In a swift response, the Portuguese government declared Thursday a national day of mourning, while Lisbon city officials announced three days of local mourning to honor the victims. Flags will fly at half-mast across public buildings.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Lu&iacute;s Montenegro expressed condolences to the families of those killed, calling the accident a &ldquo;national tragedy&rdquo; and vowing a full investigation.</p>
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