Two South Koreans were reported dead due to a funicular tram derailment in Lisbon, Portugal, according to reports from AFP and AP on the 4th (local time).
According to reports, a spokesperson for the Portuguese Prosecutor's Office stated that the identities of the 8 deceased have been confirmed, including 5 Portuguese, 2 South Koreans, and 1 Swiss. The spokesperson noted that the identification process for the remaining 8 individuals is still ongoing.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Lisbon authorities reported that one of the injured individuals is South Korean.
The accident occurred when the popular tram (funicular) that draws significant tourist attention in Lisbon derailed. The tram, which was involved in the accident, connects the Baixa historic district, known as a key tourist area in Lisbon, and the viewpoint-rich Bairro Alto region. It was designated a national monument in 2002 and attracted over 3.5 million passengers each year. The Portuguese government declared a day of national mourning.
Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that there are 16 casualties in this accident, and 5 of the injured who were transferred to hospitals are in critical condition. Among the 15 confirmed nationalities of the injured, there are 4 from Portugal, 2 each from Germany and Spain, and 1 each from South Korea, Cape Verde, Canada, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Morocco.