Lisbon Tram Crashes After Losing Control; 15 Dead, Dozens Hurt

Lisbon was struck by tragedy on Wednesday when its iconic yellow-and-white streetcar derailed, leaving 15 people dead and at least 18 injured, including a child and foreign tourists. Eyewitnesses reported the tram sped out of control before crashing into a building, leaving it battered on its side. Rescue crews worked quickly at the scene as shocked locals looked on. Officials described it as Lisbon’s deadliest disaster in decades, prompting Portugal to declare a national day of mourning in tribute to the victims.