Long-distance trucks are a safety risk in Omaruru

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Omaruru, a town crucially positioned as a transportation link between Walvis Bay and Katima Mulilo, is grappling with road safety risks caused by long-distance trucks that inundate the town. Joseph Haipinge, the Head of Planning and Technical Services in the Omaruru Town Council, has highlighted the hazardous state of the town’s roads, worsened by the ongoing movements of trucks. He said the town faces an ongoing issue with a narrow bridge over the Omaruru River which connects the town to surrounding areas. He added that the restricted width of the bridge caused difficulties for heavy trucks to manoeuvre…