Glória Elevator: only 4 of the 16 families of the fatal accident victims have received compensation
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Glória Elevator: only 4 of the 16 families of the fatal accident victims have received compensation

SIC Notícias28 August 2026 at 13:39

The Glória Elevator in Lisbon derailed on September 3, 2025, a date that marked its 140th anniversary of its inauguration. The accident resulted in fatalities, with a total of 16 families affected.

Among the victims were workers finishing their workday and tourists taking a stroll through the city. The accident was described as a tragedy that changed the daily lives of many people.

Almost two years after the accident, only 4 of the 16 families of the fatal victims have managed to receive compensation. This means that the vast majority of families have not yet received any compensation for the damages suffered.

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