TransNamib's Corporate Communications Manager, Abigail Raubenheimer, has confirmed the derailment of a cargo train carrying manganese to the harbor town of Luderitz on Thursday night.

The derailment occurred between Aus and Luderitz.

According to the statement, four staff members of TransNamib were onboard the train, which carried 20 wagons with manganese.

The derailment resulted in the deaths of two people who died on the scene, while the surviving staff members were transported to Luderitz, where they are receiving medical treatment.