Almost a year after the accident on Rua da Glória, in Lisbon, which caused the death of 16 people and injured another 24, the Lisbon City Council and Carris responded to the criticism made against the responsible entities, stating that "we have done everything, everything, everything" to support the victims and their families.
The accident involved the historical tram on line 28, which derailed on the uphill section of Rua da Glória, a steep and narrow area of the city. Authorities continue to investigate the causes of the derailment, but the final report on the incident is expected only in 2027, prolonging the uncertainty about what caused the tragedy.
The Lisbon municipality and the transport company Carris emphasized the support provided to the victims and their families since the day of the accident. However, the families of the victims and external organizations have been criticizing the response of the responsible entities, questioning the adequacy of the measures implemented.
The Glória accident was one of the deadliest involving public transport in Portugal in recent decades, having deeply marked the city of Lisbon and raised questions about the safety of the historical trams operating in the Portuguese capital.
