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Lisbon funicular cash: Report reveals likely cause

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Shannon Redstall
September 7, 2025Advertisement
A tragic crash involving Lisbon’s iconic funicular has left 16 dead and over 20 injured. Investigators say a snapped cable caused the top carriage to plummet downhill at 60 km/h, crashing into a building. Survivors describe a terrifying free fall and chaotic aftermath. The cable, now central to the probe, failed just six meters into the ride. Portugal’s transport safety bureau is leading the investigation.