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Lisbon City Council claims to have done "everything" in supporting the Gloria funicular victims

Notícias Lx3 September 2026 at 21:53

The Lisbon City Council states that it made every possible effort in supporting the victims of the Gloria funicular and their families, after the accident that occurred on September 3, 2025. The municipality's position was conveyed by Deputy Mayor Gonçalo Reis, who assured that both the municipality and the competent authorities acted appropriately.

The Gloria funicular accident caused 16 dead and 24 injured, making it one of the most serious incidents in the Portuguese capital. The Gloria funicular is one of the historic means of transport in the city, connecting the Baixa to the Bairro Alto.

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