The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge disrupted major traffic artery in Dresden and left the city without hot water.
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00:00One of the four bridges crossing the Elbe River has partially collapsed in the German
00:07city of Dresden.
00:08Traffic, as well as the city's tram system, were severely disrupted by the emergency closure
00:15of the 100-meter-long bridge.
00:17The bridge is the lifeblood of the people, the economy and the culture in this city.
00:24It is the most important north-south connection, it is a federal road.
00:27The bridge was constantly checked and investigated according to the guidelines.
00:33We were all very surprised by this event and are now very intensively dedicated to cause
00:41research.
00:42No one was injured, but city officials warn that there is still a risk of collapse.
00:49The city's mayor said they are working at full speed to secure the bridge and clear
00:54its debris.
00:55So far, the police are treating the incident as an accident and say that there is no indication
01:01of criminal activity.