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Glória Elevator. Inquiry should be concluded by March 2027

RTP Notícias3 September 2026 at 14:10

The Attorney General announced that the inquiry into the derailment of the Glória elevator should be concluded by March 2027. The elevator, which connects Baixa to Bairro Alto in Lisbon, suffered an incident that prompted the opening of an investigation process.

The Attorney General's Office is the entity responsible for conducting the inquiry, which aims to clarify the circumstances and any responsibilities for the accident. The progress of the investigations has been monitored by the competent authorities.

The deadline established for the conclusion of the process reflects the complexity of the case, which involves the technical analysis of the equipment and the operating conditions of the historic elevator. The authorities ensure that the process proceeds according to the applicable legal procedures.

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