In brief
David Young, an 82-year-old lifelong transport enthusiast from Holyhead, was identified as one of the victims killed in the Lisbon funicular crash, which resulted in the deaths of 16 people. His family shared their sorrow and remembered him for his passion for heritage railways and tramways. Local officials and leaders extended their condolences to the victims' families, emphasizing the tragedy's impact across various nations.
The third British victim killed in the Lisbon funicular crash has been named by police.
David Young, 82, from Holyhead on Anglesey, was among 16 people who died last Wednesday when the Glória funicular derailed and crashed into a building in Portugal's capital.
His family described him as a lifelong transport enthusiast, saying it was a comfort that his final moments were in pursuit of the hobby which gave him so much happiness.
Over the weekend Cheshire Police confirmed the other British victims were Kayleigh Smith, 36, and her partner Will Nelson, 44.
Known to most as Dave, he was raised in Auchterarder, Perthshire, but moved to Holyhead in 1980 where he had a long career as a customs officer.
In retirement he enjoyed visiting heritage railways and tramways around the world, his family said.
Llinos Medi, MP for Ynys Môn, sent her condolences to Mr Young's family and to those who have been affected. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was deeply saddened by the incident.
Nationals of Portugal, South Korea, Switzerland, Canada, France, Britain, Ukraine, and the US are among the dead, according to police.
