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Caravan with German family nearly plunges from 70-meter bridge in Croatia during storm

10.06.2026 01:06 8 min 16 sources
Blesk.cz CES + 15 more
Caravan with German family nearly plunges from 70-meter bridge in Croatia during storm

In Brief

On the Krk Bridge in Croatia, wind gusts up to 192 km/h lifted a caravan carrying a Bavarian family, leaving it hanging over the abyss. The driver missed a warning sign, while hundreds of onlookers filmed instead of helping.

The incident occurred on April 1, 2026, on the bridge connecting the island of Krk to the mainland. Wind gusts reportedly ranged from 140 to 192 km/h. The caravan, towed by a minibus, was lifted by a gust and became stuck on the railing, dangling over a drop of 40 to 70 meters. The fall was prevented by the hitch and, according to the Bavarian driver, the weight of two motorcycles in the towing vehicle.

Traffic was completely halted for about 1.5 hours. Rescue services returned the caravan to the road and towed it away. No physical injuries were reported, but the driver stated he suffered psychological trauma. Croatian authorities had banned vehicles with trailers due to the storm warning, but the driver claims he did not see the sign. The incident caused a multi-kilometer traffic jam, and many passing drivers filmed the scene instead of offering assistance, drawing criticism online.

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