The hospital may receive more casualties from the accident that occurred in the late afternoon, although details on the severity were not disclosed.
The Glória funicular derailed today, and the Lisbon Fire Brigade reported that eight vehicles and 34 personnel were dispatched to the scene.
By 18:30, the Director of Civil Protection, Margarida Castro Martins, confirmed at least 20 injuries, including two critically injured, five minor injuries, and several individuals trapped.
An emergency medical service source also confirmed at least 20 victims, noting that the figures are preliminary, as the accident was reported at 18:04.
The incident occurred on Calçada da Glória in Lisbon.
The Glória funicular, managed by Carris, connects the Restauradores to the Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara in Bairro Alto over a route of approximately 265 meters and is popular with tourists.
