The derailment of the Glory Elevator, a famous tourist attraction, left at least 15 dead and 18 injured, according to local authorities
The Brazilian government regretted the accident in the Glory Elevator, a famous tourist attraction of Lisbon, on Wednesday (3), and said that, so far, there is no record of Brazilians among the dead. Elevator derarestation left at least 15 dead and 18 injured, according to local authorities.
“By expressing condolences to the families of the victims, the Brazilian government expresses its solidarity to the government and the people of Portugal,” says Itamaraty in a statement. Five people among the injured are in serious condition and there are foreigners among the victims, but their nationality was not disclosed.
The injured were taken to three hospitals in the Portuguese capital: São José, Santa Maria and São Francisco Xavier. Traffic in the region was interrupted and the judicial police investigate the case. One of the main suspicions for the causes of the accident involves the rupture of one of the tram cables, which derailed and crashed into a building. The president of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa also provided condolences to families affected by the incident.
See the full note:
The Brazilian government became aware, with regret, the derailment of the Glory Elevator in Lisbon this afternoon, which resulted in the death of more than a dozen people and several serious injuries.
By expressing condolences to the families of the victims, the Brazilian government expresses its solidarity to the government and the people of Portugal.
To date, there is no record of Brazilian victims. Does the general consulate in Lisbon remain available to assist Brazilian and family citizens through the consular duty? (+351 962 520 581?).
