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Milk Tanker Overturns Near Staig After Driver Misjudges Oncoming Lorry

District officials reported no environmental risk from the roughly 1,000-liter spill.

Overview

  • The 26-year-old Mercedes truck driver veered into the verge on the K7362 between Steinberg and Dorndorf after misjudging an approaching lorry.
  • The tanker tipped to the right, releasing about 1,000 liters of milk onto the roadway.
  • No injuries were reported, and Ulm-West police estimated the damage at approximately €25,000.
  • A district office inspector examined the site for contamination and found no environmental danger.
  • Police documented the incident, and regional outlets published the official account, with BILD noting AI assistance in producing its report.