Tragic Funicular Crash in Lisbon Claims Lives of 16, Including Worker

Tue Oct 21 2025 14:25:35 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A devastating crash of Lisbon's Glória funicular has resulted in 16 fatalities, with victims from Portugal, the UK, and around the globe. Among the deceased is a dedicated funicular worker, leading to widespread mourning.

The Glória funicular in Lisbon derailed on Wednesday, leading to the deaths of 16 individuals and injuring around 20 others. Casualties include Portuguese nationals and international visitors, such as Britons, Canadians, and South Koreans. Among the deceased is André Jorge Gonçalves Marques, the funicular's brake guard, who was recognized for his dedication to his role. As the city grapples with the tragedy, memorials are being planned, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Portugal is reeling after 16 people died and around 20 were injured when Lisbon's famous Glória funicular cable railway derailed on Wednesday evening.

Five of those killed were Portuguese along with three Britons, two South Koreans, two Canadians, an American, a Ukrainian, a Swiss and a French national, police say.

Police have not yet confirmed the identities of those who died, but some have been named elsewhere.

André Jorge Gonçalves Marques

The death of Mr Marques, who worked as the brake guard on the funicular, was reported by Portuguese transport union Sitra.

We send our condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the accident and wish them a speedy recovery as well as the best recovery to the others injured in the accident, the union wrote on Facebook.

He was described as a dedicated and happy professional by his employer Carris, which runs the funicular.

Pedro Manuel Alves Trindade

The former volleyball referee was named as a victim by the Portuguese Volleyball Federation, which said it was deeply saddened by the tragedy.

Kayleigh Smith and Will Nelson

Theatre director Kayleigh Smith and her partner Will Nelson were among the British victims of the crash. Ms Smith's theatre company has paid tribute to her memory.