What we know about fatal Lisbon funicular derailment
What we know about fatal Lisbon funicular derailment
At least 15 people have been killed and 20 more injured after a carriage on the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's claim of 15 deaths and 20 injuries is contradicted by other sources which report varying numbers of deaths and injuries. While the article appears to be generally objective, the conflicting information impacts its factual accuracy. The use of 'at least' suggests caution, but the discrepancy remains significant.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: At least 15 people have been killed after a carriage on the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed.
- Verification Source #2: Reports 'at least 15 dead, 18 injured'.
- Verification Source #3: Reports 'At least 15 dead after Lisbon funicular derails and hits building. Another 18'.
- Verification Source #5: Reports 'At least three dead, dozens injured after Lisbon funicular derails.'
- Assessment: Contradicted. Source 5 reports a significantly lower death toll of at least three, while sources 2 and 3 support the claim of at least 15 deaths.
- Claim: 20 more injured after a carriage on the Gloria funicular derailed and crashed.
- Verification Source #2: Reports 'at least 15 dead, 18 injured'.
- Verification Source #3: Reports 'At least 15 dead after Lisbon funicular derails and hits building. Another 18'.
- Verification Source #5: Reports 'At least three dead, dozens injured after Lisbon funicular derails.'
- Assessment: Contradicted. Sources 2 and 3 report 18 injured, while source 5 reports 'dozens injured'. The claim of '20 more injured' is not supported and is contradicted by other sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 5: 'At least three dead, dozens injured after Lisbon funicular derails.' This contradicts the claim of 15 dead and 20 injured.