Tram crash in Lisbon: names of deceased British tourists revealed.

Details of the tragedy in Lisbon

According to The Sun: Two British tourists who died in a horrific tram crash in Lisbon have been pictured for the first time. Portuguese sources reported that the tragic couple were called Kayde Smith, 36, and Will Nelson, a 44-year-old theater lecturer.

They died along with five Portuguese citizens, two visitors from South Korea and Canada, and passengers from Switzerland, Ukraine, France, and the USA during the horrific crash on Wednesday. Authorities are still investigating the causes of the disaster, as the 150-year-old Gloria tram came loose and sped down before crashing into a hotel.

Will, a lecturer at the Arden School of Theater in Manchester, had arrived in Lisbon just a day before the crash.

Witnesses' accounts

Witnesses reported that the tram suddenly came loose and began moving 'at full speed' before hitting a building around the corner. Police stated that all the deceased were adults — seven men and eight women, including the tram's brake operator, Andre Marques.

'I knew this funny woman, this wonderful woman since my teenage years,' said Kayde's close friend, Leslie Himer.

Investigation ongoing

The Portuguese police confirmed that among the 22 people hospitalized after the crash, there were no British citizens. The death of Kayde and Will has become part of a larger tragedy, which also claimed the life of an 82-year-old UK resident, whose name has not yet been released.

The Portuguese authorities continue to investigate the causes of the disaster, which also resulted in 22 injuries, trying to determine why this horrific incident occurred.

The Prime Minister of the UK, Sir Keir Starmer, expressed his 'deep condolences' regarding the deaths of the British citizens, stating: 'My thoughts are with their families and those affected by this horrific incident.'

The crash occurred when a tram filled with tourists suddenly lost control while descending 2400 feet down the scenic Calçada da Glória.

Several possible causes of the crash are being considered, including brake failure and a snapped cable. A three-day period of mourning has been declared across Portugal. Experts continue to analyze potential causes of the tragedy, trying to determine what caused the disaster.

According to investigations, the tram passed inspection but needed a cable replacement. Six technicians were responsible for safety under the supervision of three engineers.