Overview

• Three workers, two Polish nationals and one German, died instantly when a gondola fell from great height on May 20, 2025.
• Investigators confirmed that a steel cable broke, causing the gondola to detach while suspended by a crane.
• Authorities are examining whether the use of a single steel cable for suspension adhered to safety regulations.
• The construction site, part of the 2,100-meter-long Neckartalbrücke project, remains suspended as forensic experts analyze the cable failure.
• Local officials and community members have expressed deep sorrow, with flowers and candles placed near the site in memory of the victims.