Milk tanker overturns in Lütisburg after evasive maneuver

A milk tanker overturned on the Wildenhof mountain road near Lütisburg, Switzerland, on Sunday afternoon, October 25, 2026. According to the driver, the accident occurred when he was forced to brake and swerve to the right to avoid an oncoming, unidentified vehicle.

The truck slid down a slope and flipped onto its left side. The incident resulted in the leakage of both milk and diesel. Environmental measures were taken by the fire department, including diverting contaminated water, damming and pumping out a nearby stream, and excavating diesel-contaminated soil for professional disposal.

Property damage to the vehicle and its cargo is estimated to be several hundred thousand Swiss francs. The St. Gallen Cantonal Police are currently seeking witnesses who may have information regarding the unidentified car involved in the maneuver.