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Bridge collapse in Seehausen: Two injured in Corpus Christi procession
On Corpus Christi Day 2025, a pedestrian bridge collapsed during a procession in Seehausen, and two injuries were reported.
Bridge collapse in Seehausen: Two injured in Corpus Christi procession
On Corpus Christi Day, June 25, 2025, a serious incident occurred at the pedestrian bridge at the boat huts in Seehausen am Staffelsee. During the traditional sea procession, the wooden bridge partially collapsed due to overload, resulting in injuries to two people. According to reports, the procession did not take place directly over this bridge, but numerous visitors gathered on the eastern bank, which probably contributed to the congestion. The people present were standing on an approximately 30 meter long bridge, which was recently destabilized by several wooden pillars giving way, as Merkur reports.
The two injured people are a 72-year-old vacationer from Thuringia who fell with her back onto a support pillar and suffered minor injuries. The other injured man, a 79-year-old man from Seehausen, was more seriously injured; He suffered a head laceration as well as injuries to the cervical vertebrae and chest area. Both injured people were immediately taken to the Murnau accident clinic. Fortunately, other visitors who had fallen into the water were able to swim to the shore on their own BR.
Checking the bridge
The bridge belongs to the municipality of Seehausen and shows visible damage, such as cracked beams, splintered wood and hollowed-out supporting elements. The material damage is estimated at around 15,000 euros. Due to the seriousness of the incident, the Munich II public prosecutor's office was commissioned to investigate. An expert will now prepare a static report to assess the safety of the bridge.
The bridge remains closed until further notice and parts that are under water need to be examined in detail. The incident is reminiscent of a similar accident 20 years ago, when a guest fell into the water after a railing broke. This raises questions not only about safety, but also about the future construction of the bridge; Here, timber construction is juxtaposed with future options made of steel and concrete to ensure stability.
A unique event
The lake procession at Lake Staffelsee is a traditional religious event that is unique in Bavaria. After a holy mass, the believers travel on festively decorated boats to the island of Wörth to make a pilgrimage to the chapel. The bridge, which will now remain closed for an indefinite period of time, was an important access point for many participants. The severity of the incident could affect the conduct of such processions in the future.