A devastating accident occurred in Lisbon when a popular funicular rail system, known as the Elevador da Glória, derailed, resulting in at least 17 fatalities, including a U.S. citizen who was a college instructor from South Carolina. Other victims included several foreign nationals, with at least three Britons among the deceased. An investigative report pointed to a failure in the connecting cable as the cause of the derailment. In the wake of the incident, concerns have been raised about the impact of excessive tourism on safety. The Portuguese government has declared a national day of mourning as families mourn their lost loved ones. Authorities continue to investigate the tragic circumstances surrounding this calamity.