Lisbon: One South Korean woman was among the injured in a deadly cable car crash on the railway in Lisbon, a foreign ministry official in Seoul confirmed. The incident occurred on Wednesday, causing significant concern among the international community.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the South Korean national was among about 18 passengers injured when the popular tourist funicular railway car derailed and crashed. The South Korean foreign ministry is actively investigating the situation to determine if there are any additional casualties among Korean citizens. "We confirmed that one South Korean woman has been injured and we're trying to find out if there are any additional casualties among our citizens," the official stated. "We are providing necessary consular assistance."
Reports from both local and foreign media indicate that at least 15 people have been killed in the accident, including some foreign nationals. The crash has raised questions about the safety measures in place for such tourist attractions, which are frequented by visitors from around the world.