Bridge debacle at Lake Staffel: injured in Corpus Christi procession!
Bridge debacle at Lake Staffel: injured in Corpus Christi procession!
Seehausen, Deutschland - On June 24, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred at the Staffelsee in Seehausen when a pedestrian wood bridge collapsed during the celebrations for the Corpus Christi procession. The collapse of the popular starting point for walkers and day trippers overshadowed the festive events and led to several injuries.
At the time of the accident, the bridge was heavily frequented, but the procession itself did not lead to it. The bridge partially broke when several wooden pillars add under the load. Two people were injured, including a 79-year-old viewer from Seehausen, who suffered a headplace wound and pain in the cervical vertebrae in the incident. At that time he was in a rowboat below the bridge. In addition, a 72-year-old holidaymaker from Thuringia was slightly injured when she fell on a pillar with her back during the incident. Both injuries had to be brought to the Murnau accident clinic.
studies and effects
An expert who was on site at the weekend is in direct contact with the public prosecutor to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident. The ruins of the bridge are secured behind fences and are partly in the water. The property damage is estimated at around 15,000 euros, and the bridge remains closed until further notice.
The lake procession at Lake Staffel, which is unique in Bavaria, still took place. After the Holy Mass, the faithful go to the island of Wörth with festively decorated boats to make a pilgrimage to a chapel. Despite the tragic incident, many visitors enjoyed the eastern bank of the lake, where they gathered.
The tragedy has strongly influenced the celebrations in Seehausen, and many people are concerned about the safety of the existing bridges and structures in the area. In addition, the circumstances and background of the bridge fall were discussed intensively, which could possibly lead to further security measures.
In the following, the injured and their condition are listed:
| name | Alter
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| unknown | 79 | heavy headplace wound, pain in the cervical vertebrae | accident clinic Murnau |
| vacationer from Thuringia | 72 | Slight injuries after falling | accident clinic Murnau |
Further information about the incident are on Radio Oberland and Bavarian radio available.
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| Ort | Seehausen, Deutschland |
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