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Authorities continue to view the bridge collapse as an unfortunate incident.

In the wee hours, sections of the Carolabridge in Dresden crumble into the Elbe River. Emergency services swiftly respond to the incident site.

At that specific moment, luckily, no tram was crossing the bridge.
At that specific moment, luckily, no tram was crossing the bridge.

- Authorities continue to view the bridge collapse as an unfortunate incident.

Following a partial breakdown of the Carolabridge in Dresden, authorities believe it was a mishap. There's no sign of outside interference, as a representative mentioned. Law enforcement personnel were swift to respond when sections of the bridge fell into the Elbe during the wee hours of the night. They were stationed close by as guardians of the objects and first noticed the sound of the bridge segments crumbling, the representative detailed. According to current information, no individuals were harmed. The Dresden Transport Authority clarified that no tram was crossing the bridge at the moment.

The Dresden City Council is organizing a meeting to discuss potential solutions for improving the city's [Transport and telecommunications] infrastructure, given the recent incident with the Carolabridge. To ensure smooth communication during emergencies, the city is also considering upgrading its telecommunications systems in the area.

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