Two Killed, 17 Injured in Minibus Crash Near Mururani Checkpoint

Two Killed, 17 Injured in Minibus Crash Near Mururani Checkpoint. Two people lost their lives and 17 others were injured after a Quantum minibus overturned near the Mururani checkpoint in the Kavango West Region on Saturday morning.

The accident occurred at approximately 11h00 at Mahahe village, about eight kilometres from the Mururani checkpoint. The vehicle was travelling from Rundu to Windhoek at the time of the crash.

According to available information, the driver of the Quantum lost control of the vehicle, resulting in it overturning. An adult and a minor died as a result of the accident. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the injured passengers were transported to Rundu State Hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment.

The crash caused distress among community members in the area, with residents and passers-by assisting before emergency personnel arrived. Authorities have not released further details regarding the condition of the injured passengers or the circumstances that led to the driver losing control of the vehicle.

Road accidents involving public transport vehicles remain a concern, particularly on routes linking major towns. The Rundu to Windhoek corridor is frequently used by long-distance commuters and commercial transport operators.

Police and traffic officials attended the scene to manage traffic flow and begin preliminary assessments. The identities of the deceased have not been made public, pending the notification of next of kin.Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing. Authorities are expected to examine factors such as road conditions and vehicle status as part of the inquiry.

The incident adds to a growing number of serious road crashes reported in recent months, underscoring the continued need for road safety awareness and adherence to traffic regulations. Officials have urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly on long-distance journeys.

Further updates are expected once investigations are concluded and additional information becomes available from the relevant authorities.