A few hours before the tragedy of the funicular in Lisbon, after which 16 people died and over 20 were injured, a couple had posted photos to folk tourist objectives, including at Sao Jorge Castle.
17 people died in the tragedy of Lisbon Foto Profimedia
The British couple, identify like Kayleigh Gillian Smith and her lover, William Nelson, were in the wagon of the funicular Gloria, who derailed and skidded on a hill, before hitting a hotel in the center of the Portuguese capital, writes The Independent.
Smith, 36 -year -old, theater directors, and Nelson, 44, university lecturer, died with an 82 -year -old British and 13 other people. Another 22 people were injured, five of whom are still in serious condition in the hospital.
The couple was originally from Cheshire and was on vacation in Lisbon. A few hours before the tragedy, they had posted photos on Lisbon's tourist lens.
Last photo of the British couple before the Lisbon/Photo Tragedy: Instagram
Mads Theater in Macclesfield posted a message of condolences on Friday night: “We are very endearing that we have to announce the death of Kayleigh Smith and her partner, Will Nelson, in the tragedy of the Lisbon.
Kayleigh was an appreciated member of our society and had significant contributions to both MADS and the theater scene in the northwest of England. It is truly a sad loss for everyone in the theater. ”
In a statement, the Cheshire police said that they support the families of the two residents of the North-West region following the tragedy and said that the formal identification has not yet been completed.
A police spokesman said: “We can confirm that two of the people who died following the funicular incident of Lisbon are considered to be residents from the northwest of England. The families asked to respect their privacy. ”
Lisbon/photo tragedy: Profimedia
Portuguese police are still investigating the cause of the accident. The two 140-year-old funicular wagons, which work with electric motors, are connected by a cable that allows one to descend, while the other climbs, briefly passing one by the other during the three-minute trip on a single direction.
The Portuguese authorities announced that among the wounded who were transported to hospitals on Wednesday after the accident are Portuguese, Korean, Canadian, Italians, French and Swiss citizens, as well as two Spaniards.
On September 4, the Portuguese government declared a national mourning day. Lisbon's Mayor Carlos Moedas said it was a “Tragic day for the city”.
“All the teams of the City Hall, including INEM (national emergency services) and firefighters, are all on the spot, trying to help the victims. It is a tragic moment for the city, a very difficult time. We must be here and work on the spot.”said Moedas.
