Ship accident in Mannheim: Diffenébrücke closed until further notice!

Ship accident in Mannheim: Diffenébrücke closed until further notice!

Diffenébrücke, 68163 Mannheim, Deutschland - Mannheim. In the night from Wednesday to Thursday there was an accident at the Diffenébrücke in Mannheim when a load ship loaded with scrap rammed the folding bridge. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. when the skipper misjudged the height of the bridge. As a result, the ship's steering house was demolished, while two cars fell into the water. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

The bridge is currently closed to traffic, but should be released again as a whole according to the fortune. An expert was in action on Thursday morning with a drone to examine the damage to the bridge. The first findings show that the bridge is expected to be opened again soon after a recovery team has removed the damage.

examinations and measures

According to the fire brigade, two divers and a rescue crane are on site to recover the rubble of the torn tax house and the two cars fell into the water. The structural engineers of the city of Mannheim have already announced that the bridge static assessment in order to determine the extent of the damage.

The Diffené Bridge is an important traffic route because it enables access to the industrial port and the Friesenheimer island. In such incidents, especially when a ship comes into contact with a traffic infrastructure, it is crucial to understand how the statics of the bridge is influenced. The fire brigade spokesman explained that if the water level is inaccurate, there is a risk that the ski leader does not have enough space in the event of a collision, which can lead to serious damage.

The incident also has an impact on local public transport, since bus lines 53 and 58 have to drive diversions due to the blocking. The stops near the bridge are temporarily unusable, which affects the timetables. In particular, line 53 must be diverted between Bunsenstraße and Luzenberg, while line 58 also makes changes at the points mentioned.

The exact scope of damage on the bridge and on the ship as well as on the vehicles is currently being determined, but the first assessments indicate that the costs are moving in the lower six -figure range. These assessments show that the effects are not only noticeable on the infrastructure itself, but also on traffic and logistics in the area.

The recovery team, which also includes the person responsible for the port and the city, is working hard to clarify the situation and to restore shipping as soon as possible. Another aspect that is analyzed is the previous maintenance of the diffené bridge, which had only been checked shortly before.

It will be important for the population to keep an eye on developments because the bridge represents a key component of the traffic route. The responsible people emphasize that all the necessary measures are taken to ensure both the safety of the traffic routes and the rapid restoration of normal operation. Further information can be found at www.mannheimer-morgen.de .