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Overview
- A Toyota Land Cruiser operated by Chameleon Safaris Namibia overturned on the C14 road between Walvis Bay and Sesriem, and the passenger who later died was identified as lawyer Meire Aparecida de Amorim.
- Preliminary local investigations say the vehicle’s transmission axle reportedly came loose, became stuck to the ground, and caused the driver to lose control before the rollover.
- The accident happened during a safari on Friday, May 29, and other occupants suffered injuries that were treated at a nearby private hospital.
- Chameleon Safaris issued a statement confirming the fatality, offering condolences and saying it is supporting victims, families and staff while cooperating with authorities.
- Relatives are arranging repatriation of Meire’s body to Brazil and formal technical and police inquiries remain ongoing with results not yet public.