Parents in Lisbon surprised when they discover their believed-to-be-deceased son still alive at the hospital
In the heart of the Portuguese capital, a tragic incident unfolded when the historic funicular "Elevador da Gloria" suffered a devastating accident. The initial reports suggested a suspected defect in the cable car's cable as the cause of the accident, leading to the derailment, overturn, and crash into a building.
The incident claimed the lives of 16 individuals, including 11 foreigners from various nations. Among the victims were five Portuguese, three British, two Canadians, two South Koreans, one each from Switzerland, Ukraine, France, the USA, and one unidentified individual whose nationality was not specified by the police spokeswoman.
The German parents of one of the victims initially thought their son to be among the dead. The family, hailing from a small village called Sepe (formerly Krasny Majak) in the Atbassar region of Kazakhstan, where many Russian-Germans lived, were left in a state of despair. However, the search for their son did not end there.
Initially, the Portuguese police identified a corpse as their son, but the parents denied this identification. A DNA test was conducted and confirmed that the corpse was not their son. The family's relief was short-lived, as they soon learned that their son was among the injured.
The son, also a father, was found unconscious but alive in the San José hospital. His wife and their young child, who were also in the cable car, survived the accident. The wife sustained severe injuries, while their child was lightly injured.
As the search for the causes of the accident continues, it is suspected that this may be the first such accident with one of the three funiculars that have been operated since the 19th century in Lisbon. The Portuguese authorities have assured that they will conduct a thorough investigation to ensure secure findings regarding the causes of the accident and whether the funicular was adequately maintained.
This tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of our world and the importance of safety measures in public transportation. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this accident.
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