The Public Prosecutor’s Office will initiate an inquiry following the incident, as dictated by law, the Attorney General’s Office stated in a reply to the press agency, Lusa.
The Attorney General’s Office further mentioned that the Public Prosecutor is undertaking necessary procedures within its competencies, particularly for evidence preservation, in coordination with criminal police bodies.
The Glória funicular in Lisbon derailed this Wednesday, at 18:04, on Calçada da Glória.
The National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) announced that the accident resulted in 15 fatalities and 18 injuries, five of which are in serious condition and 13 minor.
The government declared a national day of mourning this Thursday.
The Glória funicular, managed by Carris, connects the Restauradores to the São Pedro de Alcântara Garden in Bairro Alto, spanning approximately 265 meters, and is a popular tourist attraction.
