The Glória Elevator case already has three defendants, all suspected of involvement in the accident that resulted in deaths. The investigation conducted by the authorities points to serious security failures in the elevator's operation.
The Public Prosecutor's Office expects to present a formal indictment by the end of this year. The crimes that may be attributed to the defendants include violation of security rules, in an aggravated form due to the death result.
The Glória Elevator is one of the historic transports of the city of Lisbon, functioning as a public elevator that connects the downtown area to the high district. This type of infrastructure is subject to strict security regulations to protect users.
