Otavi Council Warns Public Against Drinking Vodka Recovered From Truck Crash
By Aneli Fura
The Otavi Town Council has urged residents to stay away from vodka cans recovered from the scene of a truck accident, warning that the alcohol may pose serious health risks.According to the council, the vodka was not meant for sale in the Namibian market and contains a high alcohol concentration.
The products may also have been exposed to heat, flames, smoke and other contaminants during the accident, making them unsafe for consumption.
The warning follows reports that several people, including children, were taken to hospital after an overturned truck carrying alcohol caused people to rush to collect the drinks.
Some of those affected were reportedly transported by ambulance to Otjiwarongo for further medical treatment after their conditions were described as serious.
The circumstances surrounding the reported illnesses have not yet been officially confirmed.
Police have also not released an official report on the incident, while authorities continue to caution the public against consuming, selling or distributing the recovered alcohol.
