Portuguese authorities released a highly anticipated preliminary report into the disaster, which killed 16 people this week.
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Lisbon Funicular Was Inspected Hours Before Deadly Crash
Investigators are searching for the cause of the crash that killed 16 people, with questions focusing on a possible failure of the cable that kept the two cars in balance.
Questions Focus on Cable in Lisbon Funicular Crash
Images of recovery efforts in the accident, which killed 16 people on Wednesday, appeared to show damage to a cable connecting the funicular’s two cars.
Portugal Searches for Cause of Lisbon Funicular Crash as Death Toll Rises
The crash, at a popular tourist site, killed at least 16 people. The authorities were working to identify the victims, who included an American citizen.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: What to Know About the Cause and Victims
At least 16 people were killed after the Glória funicular, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, crashed.
At Least 15 Dead After Lisbon Funicular Derails and Crashes, Officials Say
The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction.
In a Medieval Greek Fortress, Residents Feud Over ‘Pharaonic’ Cable Car Plan
The authorities in Monemvasia, founded in the sixth century, say people with limited mobility need access to the town’s peak. But critics say the project would destroy the identity of the site.
British and Israeli Tourists Among Victims of Italian Cable Car Crash
Italian officials have identified the four people who died in a cable car accident on Thursday. The ride was popular with locals and visitors because of its breathtaking views.
At Least 4 Are Killed in Cable Car Crash in Italy
A fifth person was in critical condition after the cable car rolled down a mountainside. Nine others were trapped in a different cable car because of the crash and had to be rescued.
Going the Distance at the Tram Driver Olympics
Europe’s public transit captains showed off their skills at an annual championship. “We have been practicing,” a Dutch competitor said. “But the other teams have also been practicing, too.”