At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured after the historic Gloria funicular railway in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed and collided with a building. The incident occurred on the 19th-century transport line, which connects downtown Lisbon to the Bairro Alto district, a popular tourist area. Emergency workers recovered victims from the wreckage of the tram-like vehicle, which lay crumpled on its side along a narrow road.

Authorities confirmed the crash as the worst in the city’s recent history but have not yet identified the victims or disclosed their nationalities. Reports suggest some foreign nationals were among the deceased and injured. A child was among those hospitalized in serious condition, according to the National Institute for Medical Emergencies.

The funicular, operated by municipal transport company Carris, features two cars linked by a haulage cable and powered by electric motors. One car at the bottom of the line remained undamaged, while passengers reportedly jumped from its windows during the incident. Emergency crews worked at the scene for approximately two hours before most departed.

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa condemned the accident in a statement, urging authorities to investigate its cause. The crash has cast uncertainty over Lisbon’s tourism sector, which relies heavily on visitors drawn to the city’s historic landmarks.