The president of the Funchal Municipal Assembly, José Luís Nunes, along with municipal deputies, expressed profound sorrow over the tragic accident that occurred at the Elevador da Glória in Lisbon, according to an email sent to the president of the Lisbon Municipal Assembly, Rosário Farmhouse.
The body led by José Luís Nunes conveyed its solidarity and compassion to the families of the deceased victims and wished for a swift and full recovery for all the injured.
The Elevador da Glória in Lisbon derailed on Wednesday at approximately 18:04, resulting in at least 16 deaths and injuring dozens.
The government declared a day of national mourning today, while the Lisbon Municipal Council decided to observe three days of municipal mourning.
The Elevador da Glória connects the Restauradores to the Jardim de São Pedro de Alcântara in the Bairro Alto district, along a route of about 265 meters, and is a popular attraction for tourists.
