"Authorities called it an accident, the worst in the city's recent history, and it cast a pall over Lisbon's charm for the millions of foreign tourists who arrive every year. The yellow-and-white streetcar, which goes up and down a steep downtown hill in tandem with one going the opposite way, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along. Its sides and top were partially crumpled, and it appeared to have crashed into a building where the road bends."
"Portugal's government announced that a day of national mourning would be observed on Thursday. A tragic accident caused the irreparable loss of human life, which left in mourning their families and dismayed the whole country, it said in a statement. Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas told reporters at the scene that the city was in mourning. It's a tragedy of the like we've never seen. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa offered his condolence to affected families."
An electric streetcar derailed Wednesday in downtown Lisbon, killing 15 people and injuring 18, including a child. Five of the injured are in serious condition and an unknown number of the injured are foreigners. The yellow-and-white streetcar was lying on its side on a narrow, steep road with sides and top partially crumpled, appearing to have crashed into a building where the road bends. Eyewitnesses said the tram careened down the hill, apparently out of control. Carris, the operator, said scheduled maintenance had been carried out. Portugal declared a day of national mourning and political leaders offered condolences. The cause remains unknown.
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