One dead, two injured after two trucks crash minutes apart on Western Bypass
Two separate truck accidents occurred minutes apart on Windhoek’s Western Bypass early Monday morning, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. One of the trucks was transporting cattle, leading to animal casualties and traffic disruptions.
Why it matters
The incident highlights road safety concerns and the logistical challenges of livestock transport in the region.
ONE person has died and two others were injured after two trucks overturned in separate crashes just minutes apart on Windhoek’s Western Bypass early Monday morning, with one of the accidents involving a cattle truck carrying more than 90 animals.
The fatal crash occurred at around 02:00 near the intersection of Berndt Carlson Street and the dump site area, behind the University of Namibia (UNAM), when a truck transporting cattle overturned after the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle.
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