Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has sent a message of condolence to the President of Portugal following the deadly funicular accident in Lisbon.
He wrote, ” Mr. President, The Grand Duchess and I are deeply affected by the terrible accident involving the Glória funicular in Lisbon. Together with our fellow citizens, we wish to assure you of our great compassion for the victims and their loved ones, and to reiterate the expression of the exceptional friendship of the Luxembourgers towards the Portuguese people.”
At least 16 people have been killed after Lisbon’s world-famous Gloria funicular cable railway derailed and crashed into a building. At least 21 other people have been injured. The accident happened last night around 6.15 p.m. local time.
Lisbon mayor Carlos Moedas has announced three days of mourning for those killed in the accident.
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