A Ukrainian died in a funicular accident in Lisbon: details of the tragedy.

According to inkorr.com: On September 3, a citizen of Ukraine died in Lisbon as a result of a funicular accident. This was reported by

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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the deceased was born in 1971 in Ukraine. Other details about his identity are not being disclosed at this time.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga instructed the Ukrainian consulate in Portugal to provide all necessary support to the family of the deceased. 'Our diplomats have contacted the relatives of the victim and expressed their condolences', - it is stated in the department's statement.

The Accident and Its Consequences

Let us remind you that on September 3 in Lisbon, the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed into a building at a dangerous turn. As a result of the tragedy, 17 people died, and another 21 were injured. Following this, a three-day mourning period was declared in Lisbon. Among the victims are citizens of Portugal, Germany, Spain, South Korea, Cape Verde, Canada, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Morocco.

An investigation into the causes of the accident in Portugal is currently underway. The Lisbon government has suspended the operation of other funiculars - Bica, Lavra, and Graça, for technical inspections.

This horrific event shocked not only the relatives of the deceased and injured but also many tourists and local residents. Officials are urging caution when using funiculars while the investigation is ongoing. This emphasizes the importance of public transport safety, which is a vital aspect of life in mountainous cities.