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The deadly cable car accident in Lisbon that took sixteen victims in early September was attributed to a faulty line, according to the authoritative probe issued on Monday.

The probe has recommended that Portugal's capital's comparable cable cars remain non-operational until their safety can be thoroughly confirmed.

Specifics of the Tragic Accident

This crash happened when the old Glória cable car derailed and crashed into a structure, horrifying the metropolis and sparking grave concerns about the reliability of older landmarks.

The nation's transport safety authority (the bureau) stated that a wire linking two compartments had detached moments before the crash on 3 September.

Initial Findings

This preliminary report indicated that the line failed to meet the specified specifications established by the urban transit authority.

The cable did not comply with the standards currently applicable to be utilized for the Glória tram.

The detailed document also urged that all inclined railways in the capital should remain non-operational until experts can ensure they have sufficient brakes capable of stopping the cabins in the case of a line snap.

Casualties and Harm

Of the 16 victims, eleven were non-Portuguese citizens, including three UK individuals, two citizens of South Korea, two citizens of Canada, a Frenchwoman, one Swiss national, an citizen of the United States, and a Ukrainian national.

This accident also injured around twenty people, including 3 Britons.

The Portuguese casualties featured 4 employees from the identical social care institution, whose workplace are located at the top of the sharp street serviced by the inclined railway.

Background Context

The Glória first opened in the late 19th century, utilizing a system of counterweights to drive its two wagons along its 265-metre path ascending and descending a precipitous hill.

According to authorities, a regular check on the morning of the crash found no anomalies with the wire that later failed.

This probers also reported that the operator had applied the vehicle's stopping mechanism, but they were unable to stop the carriage without the assistance of the weight compensation system.

The complete event unfolded in only less than a minute, according to the inquiry.

Future Measures

This agency is scheduled to publish a final analysis with safety recommendations within the following twelve months, though an preliminary document may deliver additional information on the development of the investigation.