German fatalities in Lisbon are not anticipated at present.
In the tragic cable car accident that occurred in Lisbon on Wednesday evening, three of the deceased individuals' identities remain unclear. Among the identified foreign victims are two South Koreans and one Swiss, while the deaths of a Canadian, a Ukrainian, and an American are presumed but not fully confirmed.
The accident was caused by damage to the cable of the funicular, leading the car to race unchecked down a steep street, derail, overturn, and crash into a building. The search for the causes and answers regarding the maintenance of the funicular is ongoing.
Portuguese media reported that among the 16 dead was also a German, but the Foreign Ministry has not confirmed this. According to the Foreign Ministry, there are no German citizens among the fatalities at this point. However, Portuguese criminal police head Luís Neves announced that "probably" a German was among the dead, but the identity of this individual remains unclear.
The wife of the reported German victim was seriously injured in the accident, and their three-year-old child sustained slight injuries. It could not be ruled out that further German citizens were among the injured persons.
Not all those affected may have reported to the German embassy in Lisbon, possibly because they only had minor injuries. The Foreign Ministry in Berlin does not assume that there was a German fatality in the cable car accident in Lisbon.
Secure findings will take some time to be available, according to Luís Neves. The identity of five Portuguese victims is clear. The death of two Canadians, one Ukrainian, and one American is assumed based on "information already collected" by Portuguese authorities.
This unfortunate incident marks the first of its kind in Lisbon since the 19th century, involving the historic funicular "Elevador da Glória", a popular tourist attraction. Portuguese media reported that a German family father had died in the cable car accident, but this has not been confirmed by the Foreign Ministry.
The accident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of regular maintenance and safety checks for public infrastructure, especially those frequented by tourists. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this tragedy.
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