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

SAPO Notícias31 August 2026 at 20:49

The vice-president of Lisbon City Hall stated that the municipality and the municipal company Carris have done "everything, everything, everything" in support of the victims and their families following the accident with the Glória elevator. The Glória elevator is one of the most iconic means of transport in Lisbon, connecting the Baixa to the Bairro Alto through an inclined railway. This accident occurred in the Portuguese capital and involved the company Carris, responsible for managing the elevator. The vice-president's statement comes as a response to possible criticism about the way authorities handled the situation after the incident.

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