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Eight lives lost in Erongo accident

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2026-04-30
ARANDIS, 30 April 2026 - Scenes from the fatal accident which claimed eight lives between Arandis and Swakopmund in the Erongo region on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Contributed) ARANDIS, 30 April 2026 - Scenes from the fatal accident which claimed eight lives between Arandis and Swakopmund in the Erongo region on Wednesday evening. (Photo: Contributed)
SWAKOPMUND, 30 APR (NAMPA) – Eight people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the B2 road near the Swakop Uranium mine turn-off Wednesday night.
The Namibian Police Force in the Erongo Region confirmed the incident to Nampa, saying the incident occurred around 21h00 between Arandis and Swakopmund.
It is alleged that the Quantum minibus carrying around 10 occupants collided with a truck driving in the opposite direct...
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