Part of the Carola Bridge in Dresden collapsed into the Elbe during the night. The collapse affected the pedestrian and cycle path as well as the tram tracks, a spokesman for the situation center said in the morning. According to the Dresden fire department, the collapse affected a length of 100 meters. There is a strong release of hot water from the bridgehead on the Old Town side.
The Dresden public transport company said that there was no tram on the bridge. This meant that passengers and vehicles were not injured. Lines 3 and 7 run there every hour on weekdays, including at night. The southern half of the bridge, which spans the Terrassenufer street and a section of the Elbe, is affected. Various diversions are in place. (dpa)
