Schiff collides with bridge in Lingen: Expert investigates collapse risk | Teknomers.

Currently, a collapse cannot be ruled out, as stated by a police spokesperson to  NDR Niedersachsen . The main girder of the bridge, located near the town center, has sustained significant damage, with the steel girders being cracked. Reports indicate that the vessel did not completely fit beneath the bridge, partly because its  stabilizers  were not lowered prior to passing under.

The Bridge Appears to Have No Support Pillars

According to a police spokesperson, the city’s public works department has mobilized resources in response to the incident. The  Water Police  from Meppen is conducting an investigation into the matter. The bridge, which is located in close proximity to the  Emsland-Arena , spans the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal. Notably, the bridge lacks any supporting pillars. Footpaths for pedestrians run beneath the bridge, as can be viewed in images and satellite photos available on mapping services such as  Google Maps .

Detours Established

The Lindenstraße (L60), which crosses the bridge, is closed to vehicular traffic, while the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal at Lingen has been shut down for shipping traffic. Detours have been established for both vehicles and pedestrians, directing them via the Emslandarena to ensure safety and accessibility.