Lisbon Streetcar Crash Death Toll Rises To 17 As Portugal Observes Day Of Mourning

Seventeen people have died in the tragic crash of Lisbon’s historic streetcar, Elevador da Glória. The accident, which occurred during evening rush hour, left 21 others injured — including tourists from over 10 countries. Portugal is observing a national day of mourning, as investigators search for the cause behind the city’s worst disaster in recent history.