British couple killed in Lisbon funicular pictured smiling together before tragedy
British couple pictured in happy photo hours before fatal funicular crash
- British couple Kayleigh Gillian Smith, 36, and William Nelson, 44, were identified among 16 fatalities in a funicular crash in Lisbon on Wednesday.
- The pair, from Cheshire and on holiday, died when the 140-year-old Gloria funicular derailed and collided with a hotel.
- An 82-year-old British man also perished, making a total of three British nationals among the 16 killed and 22 injured.
- Cheshire Police are providing support to the families of the deceased couple, pending formal identification.
- Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing, with a preliminary report from the government's office for air and rail accident investigations anticipated on Friday.