The 16 victims of the tragic accident in the Funicular de Gloria in Lisbon (Portugal) have already been identified, as the Judicial Police (PJ) has been able to inform this Friday. They belong to eight different nationalities: Five Portuguese, three British, two Canadians, two South Koreans, a Frenchman, an American, a Swiss and a Ukrainian.
One of the cases that has shocked the most has been a three -year -old German child, whose father believes he is deceased and his mother is hospitalized, who could leave between the debris of the funicular. Regarding the four dead Portuguese, who were co -workers, they worked in the Holy Casa da Misericordia, A non -profit organization.
For now, The causes of the accident are still an unknownwaiting for research to clarify the situation. From the public transport operator of the capital, Carris, they have affirmed that they will inspect all the funicular and that an independent investigation has been opened, although it should be noted that it is not the only one, because for now There are up to four investigations in progress To know what really happened.
One of the theories that has gained weight With the course of the hours it has been the breakage of a cable that linked the two funicular, although there is no record or confirmation that this has been the cause of the accident. In addition, as they defend from the company, the vehicle was reviewed and inspected that same morning (although in 30 minutes) and found no failure.
