The range of nationalities reflected how big a draw the renowned streetcar was for tourists who are packing the Portuguese capital during the summer season.

Authorities launched a rescue operation to save those trapped under the wreckage of an iconic electric streetcar after it derailed and crashed in Lisbon, killing at least 17 people and injuring 23 others,

Portugal held a day of national mourning on Thursday as the death toll from the derailment of one of Lisbon's iconic funiculars rose to 17 people, with 21 injured.