Carris, which manages the “Elevador da Glória” in Lisbon, is going to launch its own research after the tragedy.

In a statement, it said that regular maintenance of the cable car, which takes place every four years, was held in 2022. Its intermediate maintenance took place last year, and regular monthly and weekly checks were also held.

Specifically Carris assured that “All maintenance protocols were executed and adhered to, that is, the general maintenance, which takes place every four years. The intermediate maintenance, which is performed every two years, was normally carried out in 2022. “

The managing company also stated that “The monthly and weekly maintenance programs and daily inspections have been meticulously observed” and added that “Immediately began research, jointly with the authorities, to determine the real causes of this accident.”

The President of the Company, Bogas Pedrospeaking to reporters said: “The maintenance protocol was meticulously adhered to. Maintenance has been executed by an external company for 14 years. “

According to CNN Portugal, the Judicial Police homicide team has been called upon to investigate the causes of the accident, while the prosecutor’s office has already begun investigations into the incident in cooperation with the Lisbon Police Department (DIAP).

However, as the BBC reports, one of the unions representing Carris officials expressed concerns that there was insufficient maintenance. Carris denied that this was the case.