Young Couple Falls From Bridge in Slovenia; Man Dies, Woman Injured

A tragic accident occurred early Saturday morning near Predoslje, Slovenia, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old man and serious injuries to a 20-year-old woman. Both individuals fell from a bridge spanning the Kokra River.

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The man died due to severe bodily injuries at the scene. The woman, who was seriously injured, was transported by ambulance to a medical facility, where she remains under treatment.

According to police reports, the couple was sitting on the bridge's protective railing when they fell into the depth below. The exact cause of the fall remains unknown. The man succumbed to his severe injuries at the scene, while the woman was transported to a medical facility for treatment of her serious injuries.

Emergency services, including firefighters and medical personnel, responded to the incident. Firefighters were involved in recovering the two individuals from beneath the bridge. Police have secured the area, conducted an on-site investigation, and are continuing to gather information about the circumstances surrounding the fall.

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Police officers secured the scene, conducted an inspection, and continue to gather information on all circumstances.

Authorities have indicated that there is no initial suspicion of criminal activity related to the incident. The findings of the police investigation will be reported to the state prosecutor's office. The incident highlights the dangers of sitting on bridge railings, even for young couples seeking a scenic view.

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According to the gathered information so far, there is no suspicion of a criminal offense in this incident.