A Scottish pensioner has been confirmed as one of the victims of a funicular tragedy in Portugal .

Andrew David Kenneth Young tragically died at the age of 82, when the Gloria funicular cable railway in Lisbon derailed and crashed into a building on Wednesday, September 3. He was one of three Brits who died in the accident, reports the Daily Record .

Nearly two dozen people were also injured. Mr Young was raised in Auchterarder, Perthshire.

In a statement released via North Wales Police, his family said: "Andrew David Kenneth Young was known to most as Dave. He was raised in Auchterarder, Perthshire.

"He moved to Holyhead in 1980 where he had a long career as a customs officer. A lifelong transport enthusiast, in retirement he enjoyed visiting heritage railways and tramways aroun

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