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Milk tanker lands in pond: driver rescued and injured!
Accident in Bohmstedt: Milk tanker landed in the pond, driver rescued. Details on causes and salvage work.
Milk tanker lands in pond: driver rescued and injured!
A seemingly harmless Sunday morning turned into an unexpected drama for the small community of Bohmstedt in the Nordfriesland district. On November 12, 2025, shortly before five o'clock, a milk tanker landed spectacularly in a fire pond. There was a lot of noise about this unusual incident NDR caused by the exhaustion of the driver, who was probably asleep at the wheel.
Some alert first responders who noticed the accident didn't hesitate for long and jumped into the water to free the driver from his predicament. Fortunately, the driver was rescued with minor injuries. However, the cabin door could not be opened independently, which made the rescue operation more difficult.
Difficult rescue work
After the incident, the through town of Bohmstedt had to be closed until the afternoon in order to carry out the necessary rescue measures. First, all the milk was pumped out of the tanker before the badly damaged vehicle could be recovered with a crane. The local population expressed concern about the impact of the recovery work and the resulting road closure.
It is not the first time in this region that a milk collection truck has been involved in an accident. A similar incident occurred on Schoonorther Landstrasse in Osteel on October 7, 2025, in which a truck left the road and overturned in a garden. The 38-year-old driver was able to free himself and was treated despite minor injuries Rheiderland reported. In the emergency, the material damage was estimated at over 40,000 euros, without any leaking operating fluids being detected.
Preventive measures
Such incidents raise questions about safety precautions for professional drivers, particularly when the risk of drowsy driving leads to such dramatic accidents. Both the authorities and the transport companies must have a good hand here in order to increase safety on the roads and avoid similar accidents in the future.
The events in Bohmstedt are a strong reminder for all road users to get enough rest so as not to underestimate the dangers of road traffic. The emergency services and first responders deserve respect for their quick and courageous actions. Stay alert and safe on our roads!