Carris has implemented all his strategies in response to the incident in Gloria's elevator
In the heart of Lisbon, the Gloria lift, a popular tourist attraction, has unfortunately been the site of an incident today. Operated by Carris, the lift connects Restauradores to Jardim de SΓ£o Pedro de AlcΓ’ntara in the Bairro Alto, with a route of approximately 265 meters.
Carris, the operator of the Gloria lift, has activated all means and is on site with its teams, focusing on all those involved in the incident. Immediately following the incident, Carris contacted emergency and security forces. The National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection is also actively involved in the management of the situation.
At 19:15, there were 62 operatives and 22 vehicles at the scene, according to the National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection. The Gloria lift derailed today, resulting in several individuals being trapped and injured. According to Margarida Castro Martins, the municipal director of Civil Protection, there are 20 people involved, with two individuals seriously injured and five lightly injured.
The priority for Carris is to monitor the situation closely, and they have not yet provided a statement regarding the number of people involved or the extent of injuries. The Gloria lift is currently out of service due to the incident. The incident is ongoing, with the situation being closely monitored by Carris and emergency and security forces.
The head of the competent authority for emergency and civil protection in Lisbon involved in the Gloria train accident today is Teresa Coelho. This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in public transportation systems. Updates on the situation will be provided as more information becomes available.
