Windhoek, Aug 6 –The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund extends its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all people affected by the tragic head-on collision involving an Inter-Cape bus and an Iveco minibus about 57 kilometres north of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region at approximately 01h30 on Tuesday morning, 06 August 2024.
The horrific crash claimed two (2) lives and injured multiple people. Of the injured, eight (8) people sustained serious injuries with two that required airlifting to the Ongwediva Medi Park Hospital. This is a developing matter, and the facts may change.
The MVA Fund wishes all injured persons a speedy recovery and reminds families of the deceased, and the injured to contact the MVA Fund Service Centres in Otjiwarango, Otavi, Windhoek or Ongwediva for more information on how to submit a claim.
Contact details are as follows: Otjiwarongo – Monica Snewe, 067 302 258 or monica@mvafund.com.na, Otavi – Otto Mupiya otto@mvafund.com.na; 061 289 7078, Windhoek – Innozentia Katamelo-Chaune 061 289 7034 and Ongwediva 065 2325104 or tuhafeni@mvafund.com.na
As of 05 August 2024, Namibia stood at 1720 crashes for the year, 3153 injuries and 237 fatalities. The crash this morning, sadly adds to the statistics of the carnage on our roads.
Therefore, the Fund calls for enhanced vigilance and responsible road user behaviour from all drivers, with particular concern and care especially during nighttime driving.
The Fund would like to remind the public to report crashes to its Toll-free Accident Response Number, 9682 to save lives.
African Youth Newspaper
