Police officers inspect the site where a tourist streetcar derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
Republished September 04, 2025 - 12:57 PM
Original Publication Date September 04, 2025 - 6:56 AM
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it's "aware" of two Canadian citizens missing in Lisbon after a popular 19th-century streetcar crashed in Portugal's capital on Wednesday.
The department said Thursday it extends "its deepest sympathies" to all those affected.
It said consular officials are in contact with local authorities to gather more information.
The department added that, due to privacy considerations, no further information could be disclosed.
The head of Lisbon's Civil Protection Agency told reporters one person from Canada was injured, along with passengers from seven other countries.
The agency said early Thursday that 17 people had died in the crash. It later corrected that figure to 16 and blamed the lapse on the duplication of available information.
Another 21 people were injured and at least half of the people involved in the crash were foreigners, emergency services said.
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.
— With files from The Associated Press
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 4, 2025.
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