West Coast Safety Initiative - Namibia

07/06/2026

Heartbreaking - standing at the scene of a yet again another fatal crash on the B2 route outside Swakopmund last night.

The silence, so unbearable....
What is done, can't be undone ...
So unnecessary ...
So avoidable ...
So unexplainable ...
So little words ..

Our sincere condolences ...

PLEASE drive to arrive alive 🙏

07/06/2026

Late update:

MVA reported on the B2 route between Bird / Guano Island and Walvis Bay on Thursday (04/06/2026) evening involving a double cab pick-up and a sedan vehicle in what appears to be a head-on crash.

In total, 6 people were initially injured in the crash and numerous ambulances from the region were dispatched to the scene.

A passenger in the pick-up had to be extricated from the wreckage using hydraulic rescue equipment, and required paramedical intervention at the scene before he was transported to hospital in a critical condition for further intervention. Sadly, he died in hospital due to the nature of his injuries sustained in the crash.

Those injured were transported to the Swakopmund & Walvis Bay State Hospital and the Welwitschia Private Hospital respectively. The nature of their injuries were described as non-lifetheatening.

Two patients were later transferred to Windhoek for specialist intervention and care.

A word of appreciation to all emergency and essential services in attendance: St Gabriel Ambulance Service, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay State Ambulance Service, MVA Fund, E-Med Rescue24, Code Red Medical Services, Nampol, Nampol & Walvis Bay Municipal Traffic, Walvis Bay Fire and Rescue Services to mention a few.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

● Early Emergency Medical Service (EMS) activation is the key to a speedy recovery and/or a positive outcome. If involved or when you come across an accident, PLEASE notify the MVA Fund of Namibia (9682) soonest.

● IMPORTANT:

Please think before you comment ....all inappropriate comments, postings, and/or assumptions will be deleted, and the author thereof banned immediately.

Let us remind all members that all postings on the West Coast Safety Initiative (WCSI) page are NOT posted for entertainment, neither for sensation .... but rather to create awareness and for educational purposes.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT the actual cause of the accident and the series of events preceding it remains unclear and will form part of a Nampol investigation that still needs to be conducted.

06/06/2026

B2 route re-opened for normal flow of traffic after last night's fatal crash 15 kms outside Swakopmund towards Arandis.

In appreciation to JM Recovery Services and all attending emergency and essential services.

06/06/2026

Fatal crash reported on the B2 route approximately 15 kms from Swakopmund towards Arandis involving a truck and a sedan vehicle.

The crash is at a blind rise, and the road is also obstructed. There is a detour in place, with officials in attendance ensuring the flow of traffic. The scene is still active with numerous emergency and essential services in attendance.

PLEASE reduce speed well in advance, and PLEASE don't stop at the scene.

06/06/2026

Late update:

MVA reported on the B2 route approximately 15 kms from Arandis towards Usakos on Monday (01/6/2026) morning.

A d/cab pick-up veered off the road and overturned. Apparently, the driver noticed something wrong with one of the tyres, and she lost control when she tried to steer the pick-up off the road surface.

An ambulance returning to the coast arrived on the scene minutes after the crash and assisted those injured. Two of the occupants required on-scene intervention before both were transported to the Swakopmund State Hospital for further accessment and treatment.

The driver was transferred to the Swakopmund Medi-Clinic later during the day for further investigation and assessment. The nature of her injuries was described as being non-lifetheatening.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

● Early Emergency Medical Service (EMS) activation is the key to a speedy recovery and/or a positive outcome. If involved or when you come across an accident, PLEASE notify the MVA Fund of Namibia (9682) soonest.

● IMPORTANT:

Please think before you comment ....all inappropriate comments, postings, and/or assumptions will be deleted, and the author thereof banned immediately.

Let us remind all members that all postings on the West Coast Safety Initiative (WCSI) page are NOT posted for entertainment, neither for sensation .... but rather to create awareness and for educational purposes.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT the actual cause of the accident and the series of events preceding it remains unclear and will form part of a Nampol investigation that still needs to be conducted.

06/06/2026

Serious MVA reported on the B2 route Usakos exit towards Karibib. Emergency and essential services are in attendance.

PLEASE reduce speed well in advance and don't be a hindrance - PLEASE DON'T STOP AT THE SCENE !!!

03/06/2026

Walvis Bay ... hang in there 🙏

A disputed Walvis Bay pothole repair tender has reached the High Court, with an unsuccessful bidder seeking to stop the municipality from implementing the contract while the...

02/06/2026

PLEASE refrain from giving money to individuals begging on the street and rather donate to a soup kitchen.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION AND NOT PART OF THE PROBLEM !!!

01/06/2026

A MVA was reported on the B2 route approximately 15 kms from Arandis towards Usakos today (01/06/26).

A double cab with 4 occupants (tourists) veered off the road and overturned. One occupant (a Belgium tourist) sustained significant injuries in the crash.

Awaiting feedback and confirmation with an updated to follow

01/06/2026

Safari trip ends in tragedy near Sesriem

Staff Reporter

A 46-YEAR-OLD Brazilian tourist died and several other foreign nationals sustained injuries after a safari vehicle overturned on the C14 gravel road between Sesriem and Walvis Bay on Friday, police have confirmed.

According to the weekend crime report, the accident occurred at approximately 11:58 on Friday, 29 May 2026, about 110 kilometres from Walvis Bay.

Police said a Toyota Land Cruiser belonging to a touring company was transporting six foreign-national passengers when the vehicle overturned. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle's driveshaft became disconnected and lodged in the ground, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle swerved and rolled.

The Brazilian woman sustained multiple injuries and died as a result of the crash. The remaining passengers suffered minor to moderate injuries and were transported to Welwitschia Private Hospital for medical treatment.

At the time of the police report, the deceased's next of kin had not yet been informed. Investigations into the incident are continuing.

Meanwhile, Chameleon Safaris Namibia confirmed that one of its safari vehicles was involved in the accident while travelling from the Sesriem area to Walvis Bay.

In a statement issued, the company expressed its condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased.

"We regret to confirm that the incident resulted in a fatality. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the family, friends and loved ones affected during this difficult time," the company said.

Chameleon Safaris said its immediate focus remains on supporting those involved in the accident, their families and staff members assisting with the response.

The company added that it has activated its internal response procedures and is cooperating with Namibian authorities and emergency services to ensure that all necessary processes are followed.