Switzerland
Vaud State Councillor Frédéric Borloz injured in cycling accident near Montreux
Vaud State Councillor Frédéric Borloz was injured in a cycling accident near Montreux on Sunday afternoon, August 30, 2026. According to Le Temps and 24 Heures, he fell after braking hard to avoid a vehicle that slowed suddenly during a descent. Police and an ambulance attended the scene, and Borloz was treated at Rennaz Hospital Centre, mainly for injuries to a collarbone and a vertebra. He returned home during the night and remains able to perform his duties, although his schedule must be adjusted. He will probably require surgery and a neck brace.