Bridge fall in Seehausen: injured in Corpus Christi procession!

Bridge fall in Seehausen: injured in Corpus Christi procession!

In a tragic incident at the Corpus Christi festival in Seehausen on Lake Staffle, there was a bridge collapse on June 19, 2025, in which several people were injured. The bridge that was used for religious holiday during the procession could not withstand the weight of the participants when they pulled across the bridge. Numerous believers were injured, some of them seriously.

The exact circumstances of the collapse are still unclear, but different eyewitnesses have reported that the bridge was heavily stressed at that time. Emergency services such as the fire brigade, police and paramedics were quickly on hand to help the injured. The rescue measures were initiated immediately to supply everyone involved. Homeless home and local support organizations offer those affected psychological help.

first aid and emergency services

The rapid reaction of the emergency services may prevent worse. The rescue workers had to work through the crowd to gain access to the injured. According to reports, several people with serious injuries had to be hospitalized. The mayor of Seehausen said that a crisis management team was called to bring the situation under control and to support those affected.

security questions on the agenda

The collapse of the bridge also raises questions about the security of public events. In the coming days, a comprehensive examination of the safety precautions and the structure of the bridge will follow. Experts have already asked to carry out reviews of all similar bridges to prevent future accidents of this kind.

The incident has initiated a debate about the load -bearing capacity of infrastructure in rural areas. In view of the increasing tourism in the region, it is crucial to regularly check existing infrastructures and, if necessary, to renovate or replace or replace it.