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The deadly funicular incident in Lisbon that took sixteen victims in early September was attributed to a damaged wire, according to the formal inquiry published on the start of the week.

The probe has advised that the city's similar transports stay halted until their safety can be completely verified.

Particulars of the Deadly Accident

This crash took place when the old Glória funicular derailed and collided into a building, stunning the city and highlighting grave concerns about the reliability of historic landmarks.

The nation's accident investigation agency (GPIAAF) reported that a wire connecting two compartments had come loose just before the tragedy on 3 September.

Initial Results

This preliminary analysis indicated that the line failed to meet the mandatory standards outlined by the urban transit authority.

This cable failed to comply with the specifications mandated to be employed for the Glória tram.

This 35-page document additionally recommended that other cable cars in the capital must be kept suspended until authorities can ensure they have sufficient braking systems able of halting the cars in the scenario of a wire failure.

Casualties and Casualties

Among the 16 victims, eleven were foreign nationals, comprising three UK nationals, 2 South Koreans, two Canadian nationals, a French national, a Swiss, one US national, and one Ukrainian.

This accident also injured around twenty people, among them 3 Britons.

The Portuguese casualties included four workers from the identical welfare organization, whose workplace are located at the peak of the steep alley used by the funicular.

Operational Information

This Elevador da Glória first opened in the late 19th century, utilizing a system of balancing weights to propel its two compartments along its long route climbing and descending a sharp hill.

Based on investigators, a routine inspection on the day of the accident found no anomalies with the wire that later broke.

This experts also stated that the driver had applied the cable car's stopping mechanism, but they were powerless to halt the carriage without the support of the balancing mechanism.

This entire event unfolded in only less than a minute, according to the inquiry.

Next Measures

This agency is scheduled to issue a definitive analysis with safety guidelines within the coming year, though an intermediary update may offer additional details on the status of the inquiry.