The accident occurred in a tourist place in the Portuguese capital
The lift of Gloria in Lisbon derailed and fell on Wednesday 3 and killed at least one person. According to the Portuguese newspaper Diário de Notícias, at least 20 people were injured and five of them had serious injuries. More than 30 police and emergency teams are in Avenida da Liberdade, one of the main streets of the city, where the accident occurred.
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The police confirmed the accident, but did not provide details. The strengthening of the continuous rescue services in place in an attempt to save the victims attached to the hardware.
The lift of the glory derail and fell on Wednesday, near Avenida da Libedade, in Lisbon. According to the Sapadors firefighters, the accident caused “many victims”, including serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/adwpr5c8oe
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The city of Lisbon has not yet officially commented on what happened. The technical causes have not been disclosed, according to CNN Portugal.
Founded in 1885, the lift transports over 3 million passengers every year. The centenary infrastructure colleague Restadores Square in Bairro Alto. In addition to serving as a means of transport for residents, it is one of the main attractions of the city.
Source: Terra

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