Abel Esteves
Abel Esteves, a resident of Lisbon, was a witness to the tragic funicular accident that occurred on a steep cobblestone street, where he and nearly 40 other passengers experienced the terrifying moment when another funicular descended uncontrollably.
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Abel Esteves, a resident of Lisbon, was in the lower cabin with nearly 40 people when he saw the other cabin 'speeding down'.
los testimonios sobre el accidente de un funicular en Lisboa que dejó 16 muertos
Uruguay· 2025-09-06
Lisbon resident Abel Esteves, 75, and his wife and grandson were among 40 passengers in the lower car who saw the carriage plunge towards them before derailing at the last second.
Lisbon funicular company casts doubt on cable-break claim
Australia· 2025-09-04
Abel Esteves, visibly shaken, recounted his experience at the scene of the tragedy and mentioned that he will never ride the tram again.
Objavljeno odakle su žrtve: Ispovest svedoka nesreće u Lisabonu
Serbia· 2025-09-04
Abel Esteves was in the lower cabin of the funicular when he witnessed the other cabin descending rapidly.
Los testimonios sobre el accidente de un funicular en Lisboa que dejó 16 muertos
Venezuela· 2025-09-04