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The British couple killed in the Lisbon funicular crash have been remembered as “hugely talented” members of the theatre community dedicated to “inspiring the next generation”.

Portugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has promised a swift and thorough investigation to determine the causes of the funicular railway crash in Lisbon that killed 16 people and injured 21 others, describing the incident as “one of the biggest tragedies in our recent history”.

The cable car was carrying tourists at the Gloria Funicular in Lisbon at the time of the crash - an attraction that is popular among tourists visiting the Portuguese city.