Average of 66 road fatalities in August over 5-year period

Contributed by NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 22 AUG (NAMPA) - An average of 66 persons have lost their lives on Namibian roads in 376 crashes over a five-year period, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia (MVA Fund) has said.
According to a media statement issued by the fund on Thursday, 635 people were also injured over the same period.
The statement noted that August is a peak month of the year with many festivities lined up such as the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, Horoes’ Day commemorations and school holidays amongst o ...