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OTTAWA — A Canadian is among the injured after a popular 19th-century streetcar crashed in Portugal’s capital on Wednesday.
At least 17 people died in the wreck, with another 21 injured.
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The head of Lisbon’s Civil Protection Agency told reporters one person from Canada was injured, along with passengers from seven other countries.
Global Affairs Canada did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Portugal observed a national day of mourning Thursday after the capital’s worst disaster in recent history.
The streetcar, a popular tourist attraction, carries passengers up and down one of the city’s steep hills, past picturesque views.
— With files from The Associated Press
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2025.
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