Expert Report Clears Dresden Authorities in Carolabrücke Collapse

A detailed investigation attributes the bridge's partial collapse to stress corrosion cracking, dismissing claims of negligence.

The collapse of the Carolabrücke in Dresden has been attributed to stress corrosion cracking, a condition initiated during the bridge's construction.
Expert Steffen Marx's report counters media allegations that authorities ignored critical maintenance and inspection reports.
The stress corrosion cracking was undetectable with standard inspection methods and developed internally over many years.
Media reports had cited internal documents suggesting negligence, but experts found these claims misleading and lacking context.
A comprehensive interim report on the collapse is expected to be presented on December 11, involving experts from across Germany.