At least 15 people were killed and over a dozen injured in a funicular railway crash in Lisbon on Wednesday, according to local authorities.
Authorities reported that emergency services were promptly deployed to the scene, where a yellow funicular car was found on its side, with debris scattered around and its roof damaged.
The Portuguese Prime Minister, Luis Montenegro, expressed condolences to the victims’ families and announced that an investigation has begun to ascertain the cause of the accident.
Video footage circulating on social media depicted the wreckage, with responders searching through the twisted metal for survivors. However, NBC News has not independently verified the authenticity of the videos.
As of now, further details regarding the individual injuries, the specific location of the crash, and any additional emergency response measures remain unconfirmed. The investigation into the incident continues.