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Lisbon Funicular Was Inspected Hours Before Deadly Crash

Investigators are searching for the cause of the crash that killed 16 people, with questions focusing on a possible failure of the cable that kept the two cars in balance.

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One of the funicular cars involved in the accident on Wednesday in Lisbon. The two cars act as counterweights to ascend and descend the hill.
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Questions Focus on Cable in Lisbon Funicular Crash

Images of recovery efforts in the accident, which killed 16 people on Wednesday, appeared to show damage to a cable connecting the funicular’s two cars.

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One of the funicular cars involved in the accident on Wednesday in Lisbon. The two cars act as counterweights to ascend and descend the hill.
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Portugal Searches for Cause of Lisbon Funicular Crash as Death Toll Rises

The crash, at a popular tourist site, killed at least 16 people. The authorities were working to identify the victims, who included an American citizen.

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The Elevador da Glória is a well-known attraction in hilly Lisbon. There are two vehicles on the line, and each can carry about 40 people.
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Lisbon Funicular Crash: What to Know About the Cause and Victims

At least 16 people were killed after the Glória funicular, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, crashed.

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Emergency workers remove one of the funiculars in Lisbon on Friday.
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At Least 15 Dead After Lisbon Funicular Derails and Crashes, Officials Say

The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction.

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Emergency teams working at the site where the Elevador da Glória funicular derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing more than a dozen people.
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