This happened in Lisbon. One of the city's mountainside trams derailed, leaving at least 17 dead within the first few hours.
The tram is one of the country's historic means of transportation and is a major tourist attraction. The tram involved in the accident transported around 3 million passengers this past year.
Upon learning of the tragedy, Pope Leo XIV sent a telegram. In it, he expressed his closeness to the families of the victims and offered his spiritual support to the injured. He also expressed gratitude for all those who assisted during the tragedy.
The company Carris issued a statement expressing their sorrow over the incident. They also assured that all tram maintenance protocols were up-to-date.
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