Tragedy in Lisbon

 

A terrible tragedy in Lisbon yesterday on one of the three funiculars in the city, the funicular Elevador da Glória, which climbs a steep hill from Restauradores Square and the Avenida da Liberdade to reach panoramic views in the Bairro Alto neighborhood.

Sadly, 15 people lost their life with many others seriously injured, when according to press reports a cable came loose on the up cable car sending it crashing down the steep hill in a narrow cutting.

We rode that funicular on 30th May this year when this photo was taken.