Two passengers died when the Rovos Rail train derailed on the Seeheim-Holoog railway line near Keetmanshoop in the ||Kharas Region.

Police Chief Inspector Billy Kotungondo confirmed the derailment.

He said four passengers also sustained injuries and were taken to Keetmanshoop State Hospital for medical treatment.

Thirty-six Rovos Rail staff members and 45 tourists were on board.