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Investigation into the Elevador da Glória accident "has a particular problem to solve"

CNN Portugal3 September 2026 at 20:20

José Pinto Sá, retired professor from Instituto Superior Técnico, was on the CNN Fim de Tarde program to talk about the investigation into the Elevador da Glória accident, which occurred exactly one year ago in Lisbon. During his intervention, the professor stated that the ongoing investigation has a particular problem to solve. The Elevador da Glória is one of the most iconic monuments in the city of Lisbon, functioning as a historic funicular that connects the downtown area to the Baixa neighborhood. This accident marked one year since it occurred, having been the subject of extensive media coverage and an investigation process to determine the causes of the incident.

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