Car plunges 40 meters down embankment in Jura

A car accident occurred on Sunday, October 4, 2026, on the cantonal road between Soubey and Esserfallon near Les Rochelets. For reasons currently under investigation, a vehicle traveling toward Soubey veered left off the roadway.

The car rolled multiple times and plunged approximately 40 meters down an embankment, eventually coming to a stop against trees. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Hôpital du Jura in Delémont.

The Jura Cantonal Police attended the scene to conduct investigations. Traffic in the area was impacted for approximately one and a half hours while the vehicle was recovered and the roadway was cleaned.