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TWO people died after the luxurious Rovos Rail passenger train derailed after a bridge about 5km north of the closed off-road to Seeheim gave way following heavy rains in southern Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to TransNamib chief executive officer Desmond Van Jaarsveld, the train derailed at around 05:00 in the Naute area, approximately 100 kilometres from Keetmanshoop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emergency services from Keetmanshoop were dispatched to the scene, while TransNamib activated its emergency response plan without delay. Urgent medical care was provided to those affected, and survivors continue to receive support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities are also in contact with Rovos Rail to assist with shelter and catering arrangements for affected passengers at the iconic Roadhouse near the Fish River Canyon. Limited details were available at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The accident claimed two lives. TransNamib\u2019s emergency response team, together with regional medical services and the police, remains on site to assist survivors, attend to those requiring medical attention and secure the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An investigation into the cause of the derailment is underway. TransNamib said it is cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and that stakeholders will be informed once the investigation is finalised. Appropriate measures will be implemented to prevent a recurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Van Jaarsveld extended condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased, saying the company\u2019s thoughts remain with all those affected by the tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Picture for illustrative purposes only. Photo: Rovos Rail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Staff Reporter TWO people died after the luxurious Rovos Rail passenger train derailed after a bridge about 5km north of the closed off-road to Seeheim gave way following heavy rains in southern Namibia. According to TransNamib chief executive officer Desmond Van Jaarsveld, the train derailed at around 05:00 in the Naute area, approximately 100 kilometres …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":390760,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-390758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-breaking-news","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n