Two workers die at Gammams water care works facility
Two employees of Cape Advanced Engineering Namibia died in an industrial accident at the Gammams Water Care Works facility in Windhoek. The City of Windhoek has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Two employees of Cape Advanced Engineering Namibia (CAE) died at the Gammams Water Care Works Wastewater Treatment Plant in Windhoek on Friday.
The City of Windhoek in a statement issued on Saturday said the incident occurred at about 09h30 on Friday while the employees were undertaking work at the facility.
Following the incident, the municipality’s emergency management services were dispatched to assist with the response, rescue and recovery operation.
“One other CAE employee survived the incident and is recovering,” noted the municipality.
CAE is a company contracted under a service agreement to undertake specified works and services at the plant.
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