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Bavarian family narrowly escapes caravan fall from Croatian bridge

27.04.2026 14:50 1 min 2 sources
TAG24 DEU + 1 more
Bavarian family narrowly escapes caravan fall from Croatian bridge
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Storm Bora gusts reaching 192 km/h lifted a caravan over a bridge railing near Rijeka/Krka, suspending the trailer 67 metres above a ravine. The towing vehicle lifted 10–20 cm during Easter holidays.

A Bavarian family faced a critical situation on a Croatian bridge when Storm Bora gusts of 192 km/h struck their caravan. The trailer hung suspended over the bridge railing while the towing vehicle lifted 10–20 cm, creating a threat of falling 67 metres.

The incident occurred on a bridge near Rijeka/Krka during Easter holidays. According to some sources, the route where the incident occurred was closed to caravans at the time.

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