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Live: Emergency crews work at funicular rail car crash site in Lisbon, Portugal

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Live: Emergency crews work at funicular rail car crash site in Lisbon, Portugal

At least 15 people died and 18 were injured on Wednesday when Lisbon's Gloria funicular cable railway, one of Lisbon's best-known tourist attractions, derailed and hit a building, according to the National Institute of Medical Emergency. Investigations are underway. Portugal is observing a national day of mourning following the fatal funicular derailment in Lisbon.

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Live: Emergency crews work at funicular rail car crash site in Lisbon, Portugal

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At least 15 people died and 18 were injured on Wednesday when Lisbon's Gloria funicular cable railway, one of Lisbon's best-known tourist attractions, derailed and hit a building, according to the National Institute of Medical Emergency. Investigations are underway. Portugal is observing a national day of mourning following the fatal funicular derailment in Lisbon.