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TransNamib train derails outside Otjiwarongo

TransNamib train derails outside Otjiwarongo

Written by Mulisa Simiyasa on 27 May 2018.

OTJIWARONGO, 27 MAY (NAMPA) - A TransNamib train pulling tankers with diesel derailed outside Otjiwarongo on Saturday.
Namibian Police Force Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator for Otjozondjupa, Naukalemo Andreas told Nampa on Saturday the incident occurred approximately seven kilometres south of Otjiwarongo.
It had been on its way to Otjiwarongo from Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region.
“Eight fuel tankers were damaged and the two occupants escaped unhurt,” Andreas said.
When Nampa arrived on the scene s ...

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