The National Association of Parishes (Anafre) released a statement expressing “solidarity with the families and friends of the victims, as well as all those directly or indirectly affected by this tragedy.”
The association, representing local parishes, also extended its “recognition to emergency teams, civil protection, and other entities that promptly responded and continue to provide support.”
Anafre is committed to coordinating with relevant authorities “all necessary measures to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent a repetition of such accidents.”
The Glória funicular, consisting of two cable-synchronized electric cabins, derailed late Wednesday afternoon, with causes still undetermined.
The accident resulted in 16 fatalities and about twenty injuries, affecting both Portuguese and foreigners of various nationalities.
The government has declared a national day of mourning, observed today.
The Lisbon City Council has decreed three days of municipal mourning.
The Glória funicular, operational since 1885, is managed by Carris and connects the Restauradores to São Pedro de Alcântara Garden in the Bairro Alto, over a distance of about 265 meters.
It is considered one of Lisbon’s icons and is highly sought after by tourists.
