Accident/Elevator: City Hall and Carris claim to have done "everything" to support the victims
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Accident/Elevator: City Hall and Carris claim to have done "everything" to support the victims

Sábado31 August 2026 at 21:05

The City Council and Carris stated that they did "everything" within their power to support the victims of an elevator accident. Carris transport company, which is owned by the City Council, was one of the entities involved in the response to the incident.

Gonçalo Reis, a figure linked to the management or representation of one of these entities, spoke about the matter. The responsible party acknowledged the gravity of the situation and tried to demonstrate that there was no negligence on the part of the institutions.

As for determining the causes of the accident, the delays in the conclusions were questioned. Gonçalo Reis claimed that the internal and external audits carried out depend on the availability and willingness of the technical personnel involved in the analyses.

The article does not specify when the accident occurred, how many victims were affected, or what the exact circumstances of the elevator incident were.

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