Staff Reporter
A tragic incident occurred in Karibib when a 39-year-old man, identified as Ronnie Rodney //Hoëbeb, lost his life after falling asleep on the train tracks and being run over by a passing train.
According to the Erongo Regional Police, the incident took place on July 10, 2023, at approximately 02:27. The location of the incident was reported to be the railway opposite the Engen service station in Karibib.
It is suspected that the deceased had been sleeping on the railway tracks when the train approached and ultimately collided with him. The impact caused him to be briefly dragged along with the front steel part of the train. The train operator was able to bring the train to a halt and discovered the victim, who was critically injured. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The deceased was employed at a Shell service station and had reportedly left work earlier to go home and rest.
The next-of-kin have been informed of this tragic event.
Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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