By Staff The Canadian Press
Posted September 4, 2025 11:30 am
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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.
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Portugal observed a national day of mourning Thursday after the capital’s worst disaster in recent history.
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The streetcar, a popular tourist attraction, carries passengers up and down one of the city’s steep hills, past picturesque views.
— With files from The Associated Press
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