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 sadness over the incident, saying, His thoughts are with their families and those affected by this terrible incident. We stand united with Portugal during this difficult time, a spokesperson stated.
It remains unclear what caused the crash. The capital's public transport operator, Carris, confirmed that all funiculars would undergo inspections and that an independent investigation has been initiated.
The 140-year-old carriage derailed at around 18:15 local time near the city's Avenida da Liberdade boulevard. More than 60 rescue personnel quickly responded to the scene and pulled victims from the wreckage. Videos and images showed the crumpled yellow carriage on the cobblestone street.
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro described the crash as one of the biggest human tragedies of our recent history and declared a national day of mourning.
Initially, the death toll was reported as 17 but was later adjusted to 16. A German citizen was thought to be among the deceased but was later found to be in the hospital.
Carris stated that all maintenance protocols had been followed meticulously, claiming that the last general maintenance was performed in 2022 and had been managed by a contractor for the past 14 years.
The Glória funicular, which opened in 1885, is vital for navigating Lisbon's steep, cobbled streets and is a popular tourist attraction.
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