Germany: Three Workers Die in Scaffolding Collapse at Neckar Valley Bridge Site

Three workers lost their lives today (May 20, 2025) in Germany when they fell from a construction crane at the Neckar Valley bridge construction site. The Hormb bridge, under construction for two years, is currently the largest ongoing project in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, employing over 70 workers. Planned to span 2.1 kilometers and rise 70 meters above ground, the tragic accident occurred shortly after noon when the crane cable snapped, causing the three men to fall from a great height. Rescue teams arrived swiftly but were unable to provide assistance. Local prosecutors have launched an investigation into the conditions and causes of the accident, while the construction site remains closed. Transport Minister Winfried Hermann expressed his deep sorrow over the “unusually serious accident,” describing it as casting a shadow over the construction project. He noted that this is one of the most severe industrial accidents ever recorded in road construction projects in Baden-Württemberg. Scheduled for completion in 2028 with a budget of 170 million euros, safety measures will now be under intense scrutiny.