Bus accident on Otavi-Otjiwarongo road results in multiple casualties

An accident between an Intercape bus and an Iveco passenger bus took place early on Tuesday 6 August, 2024 between Otavi and Otjiwarongo, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency services were deployed by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund.

The accident site, located 50km from Otavi towards Otjiwarongo, was attended by four ambulances.

By 3:10 am, the fire department had arrived at the scene and successfully extricated a person who was entrapped in the wreckage.

Two female passengers succumbed to injuries, one at the scene and another en route to the hospital. Several seriously injured individuals were transported to Windhoek for treatment, while others are being treated at Otjiwarongo State Hospital.

The accident was initially reported by the Namibian Marshall Rangers, Sean Naude.

Separately, a report from the MVA reveals that human error and illegal driving actions are major contributors to road accidents. Key causes identified include speeding, overloading, driver fatigue, cellphone use while driving, and overtaking in unsafe areas.