Portugal is in mourning after 16 people died and a further 23 were injured when Lisbon's famous Glória funicular cable railway derailed on Wednesday evening.

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro told a news conference on Thursday the number was revised down after emergency services earlier had put the toll at 17.

Among the dead were seven men and eight women, Margarida Castro Martins, head of Lisbon's Civil Protection Agency, said.

Five of those killed were Portuguese, while three Britons, two South Koreans, two Canadians, an American, a Ukrainian, a Swiss and a French national were also among the dead, police said.

Police have not yet confirmed the identities of those who died, but some have been named elsewhere. Here is what we know about them.

André Jorge Gonçalves Marques

Mr Marques, who worked as the brake guard on the funicular, was among the dead, Portuguese transport union Sitra said.

We send our condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the accident and wish them a speedy recovery to the others injured in the accident.

He was a dedicated, kind and happy professional, always willing to contribute to the greater good, according to his employer Carris, which runs the funicular.

Mr Marques leaves behind a wife and two children.

Pedro Manuel Alves Trindade

The former volleyball referee has also been named as a victim of the crash by the Portuguese Volleyball Federation.

Mr Trindade also worked for the largest charity in Portugal, Santa Casa da Misericórdia, where four of its employees were lost, and two others were hospitalized.

In a statement, Paulo Sousa, ombudsman for Santa Casa da Misericórdia said, It is in shock that we all find ourselves. We lost colleagues, friends, people with whom we shared our daily lives and our mission.\

The crash has left deep scars on the community, and investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of the derailment. Emergency services continue to address the needs of those affected by this tragedy.

A German family-of-three was also on board when the funicular crashed. Reports indicate that while the father was initially believed to be dead, he was later found alive in the hospital.

Overall, this incident has raised serious questions about the safety of popular tourist attractions in Lisbon, especially those crucial for local transport.

The Glória funicular can carry about 40 passengers and is extremely popular with tourists, serving as an essential link for residents navigating the city's hilly landscape.