Man dies after being struck by train near Ondangwa

A man, whose age is unknown, died after being struck by a TransNamib train while lying on a railway track about 15km outside Ondangwa on Saturday night.

The incident occurred at approximately 22h30, when a train travelling from Ondangwa to Tsumeb hit the man, says a media statement issued by TransNamib on Sunday.

The identity of the deceased is not provided in the statement.

The circumstances that led to the man lying on the railway line are not disclosed.

TransNamib chief executive Desmond van Jaarsveld has expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and loved ones, saying the company will cooperate fully with the relevant authorities following the incident.

“We will cooperate fully with the relevant authorities and provide the train crew with the necessary post-trauma support following this incident,” Van Jaarsveld says.