Two ‘British’ children among 28 injured in tram crash in Lisbon 

Two ‘British’ children among 28 injured after Lisbon tram comes off the rails and flips over in front of horrified tourists

  • The incident took place at around 6pm near Rua de São Domingos a Lapa, Lisbon
  • A British baby and child are believed to be among those pulled from wreckage
  • Local news reports suggest the tram failed to stop and derailed at a corner 

Two British children were among 28 injured in a tram crash in Portugal last night.  

Casualties were rushed to hospital when the tram overturned at around 6pm near Rua de São Domingos a Lapa in Lisbon. 

Among those pulled from the wreckage by emergency services was a six-month-old and a seven-year-old, according to local media. 

Around 28 people are said to have been injured in the crash (pictured), which took place at around 6pm

The incident is reported to have taken place near Rua de São Domingos a Lapa in Lisbon. Emergency services are currently at the scene (pictured)

The incident is reported to have taken place near Rua de São Domingos a Lapa in Lisbon. Emergency services are currently at the scene (pictured)

But contrary to this report, the Foreign Office told MailOnline that no British persons had been involved in the incident.  

A witness at the scene told Publico that the tram appeared to ‘fail to stop’ and derail at a corner following a failed braking attempt. 

Pictures taken in the area show a large number of emergency service vehicles in attendance, including police cars and fire engines. 

While the tram appears to have flipped over and sustained significant damage to its side as a result of the crash.   

Local media reports suggest around 50 rescuers were dispatched to the scene. With several firefighting vehicles also at the incident. 

Some of those injured were reported to have sustained visible wounds and were taken away on stretchers. 

Among those pulled from the wreckage by emergency services are a British baby and child, according to local media

Among those pulled from the wreckage by emergency services are a British baby and child, according to local media

Around 50 rescuers were dispatched to the scene, and remain in the area dealing with the injured

Around 50 rescuers were dispatched to the scene, and remain in the area dealing with the injured

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