The Dresden fire brigade reported that a 100-metre section of the Carola Bridge collapsed into the Elbe river, prompting a major disruption to inner city traffic.
Michael Klahre, a fire brigade spokesman, warned that there is still an acute danger to life, stating, 'There is still an acute danger to life and risk of collapse.'
Police spokesman Thomas Geithner mentioned that officers nearby 'heard a loud, heavy noise, the ground shook,' emphasizing the sudden nature of the incident.
Holger Kalbe, head of bridges and civil engineering structures, stated that the collapse might be linked to 'corrosion caused by chloride contamination,' but further investigation is needed.
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