Theatre director Kayleigh Smith and her partner Will Nelson, a drama lecturer, have been named as British victims of the Lisbon funicular crash.
MADS Theatre in Macclesfield posted a tribute on Friday night acknowledging their deaths, writing that Ms. Smith was 'a dear friend to many and will be greatly missed'.
The Glória funicular, a popular tourist attraction, derailed and crashed into a building on Wednesday, killing 16.
Nationals of Portugal, South Korea, Switzerland, Canada, Ukraine, France, and the US are also among the dead, police said.
A third British victim has yet to be named.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed his deep sadness at the incident, stating, 'We stand united with Portugal during this difficult time.'
The cause of the crash remains unknown. The public transport operator Carris has stated that all funiculars will be inspected and an independent investigation has been launched.
The 140-year-old carriage derailed around 18:15 local time near the city's Avenida da Liberdade boulevard, leading to a large rescue operation.
Videos depict the overturned carriage lying on the cobblestone street, illustrating the severity of the incident.
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called the crash 'one of the biggest human tragedies of our recent history' and a national day of mourning was declared.
Carris confirmed compliance with all maintenance protocols, claiming general maintenance occurs every four years, the last being in 2022.
The Glória funicular has been an iconic part of Lisbon since its opening in 1885, providing vital transport across the city’s steep hills.
