New search for second joint of Carola Bridge planned
The Carola Bridge had two joints weighing several tons. Only one has been found and recovered so far. The search for the other will continue next week.
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Police officers rescue ducklings from the A72
Two police officers have reunited a family of ducks after rescuing them from the Autobahn 72 near Chemnitz. Initially, two chicks were picked up from the roadway on Thursday, the police announced on Friday. As there was no trace of the rest of the family, the officers set off in search of them - the ..
Dresden fire department rescues young cat from emergency situation
The Dresden fire department rescued a young cat from an emergency situation on Saturday. The animal was lying soaked and shivering in a gutter.
Man suffers life-threatening injuries in accident on highway 14
A man was hit by a truck on the A14 near Halle and suffered life-threatening injuries.
Lightning strike on the banks of the Elbe in Dresden: No further injuries reported
No further injuries have been reported after the lightning strike on the banks of the Elbe in Dresden. Fire department warns of symptoms and asks for immediate medical assistance.
Lightning strike on the banks of the Elbe in Dresden: several injured - fire department warns of further symptoms
No other people have reported symptoms after the lightning strike on the banks of the Elbe in Dresden. Fire department warns of palpitations, numbness and more.
Investigation after disruption at Green Party event
After a suspected disruptive action at a Green Party event on Ash Wednesday in Weiden, the criminal investigation department is investigating. Together with the public prosecutor's office, it is being investigated whether the offense of coercion or an offense in connection with the assembly law is p ..
Disruption of a Green Party meeting by an unannounced protest in Bamberg
A Green Party rally in the Bamberg district was disrupted by an unannounced protest. Police are investigating incidents for possible violations.
Bestselling author Dirk Oschmann falls during a reading in Ilmenau
The bestselling author Dirk Oschmann fell from the stage during a reading in Ilmenau. He was taken to hospital.
Power outage in parts of Dresden city center
In parts of Dresden's city center, the power supply has collapsed due to a third-party excavator intervention.
Leipzig's city cleaning service collects less New Year's Eve waste
The Leipzig city cleaning service collected slightly less garbage on the streets on New Year's Day than a year ago. "Our colleagues have so far removed just under 74 cubic meters of New Year's Eve waste in the city area," said a press spokeswoman in Leipzig on Wednesday. However, the figure could ri ..
Suspected bomb in Plauen: Experts alerted
Experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service are alerted to a suspected bomb in Plauen
88-year-old cyclist dies in traffic accident in Wurzen
An 88-year-old cyclist was hit by a car in Wurzen and fatally injured.
Power failure in Dresden highway tunnels: traffic jams on A17
A power failure in the Coschütz and Dölzschen highway tunnels caused long traffic jams on the A17 on Tuesday morning. As a result of the outage, access barriers closed automatically, according to police. Motorists who were in the tunnel chain could safely drive out of the tunnels.According to police ..