A famous Lisbon streetcar and national monument, known as the Elevador da Gloria, derailed killing 15 and injuring 18 others.

Five among the wounded are in serious condition, according to a statement from the National Institute for Medical Emergencies, per the Associated Press. The number of foreigners among the casualties from the crash, which happened around 6 p.m. local time Wednesday, is unknown.

The Lisbon Firefighters Regiment told The New York Times that the accident was caused by a loose cable in the tram’s structure, causing it to lose control and crash into a nearby building during rush hour. According to images taken of the accident, the 140-year-old tram was completely destroyed in the crash.

“It’s a tragic day for our city,” the mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas told CNN, expl

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