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Canadian among injured in deadly Lisbon streetcar crash

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 04 Sep, 2025 10:34 AM
  • Canadian among injured in deadly Lisbon streetcar crash

A Canadian is among the injured after a popular 19th-century streetcar crashed in Portugal's capital on Wednesday.

At least 17 people died in the wreck, with another 21 injured.

The head of Lisbon's Civil Protection Agency told reporters one person from Canada was injured, along with passengers from seven other countries.

Global Affairs Canada did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Portugal observed a national day of mourning Thursday after the capital’s worst disaster in recent history.

The streetcar, a popular tourist attraction, carries passengers up and down one of the city's steep hills, past picturesque views.

Picture Courtesy: AP Photo/Armando Franca

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