The community of Dordabis are struggling to come to terms with the gas explosion that claimed four lives at the weekend.

The owners of the farm near Dordabis where the gas explosion occurred this past weekend killing four children have expressed their condolences with the affected families. Four children were killed in the gas explosion on Friday night on a farm near Dordabis while a woman also had a miscarriage due to extensive injuries she sustained in the explosion in which 11 others were severely injured. The incident occurred on Farm Garib located about 20 to 25km from Dordabis on Friday at one of the houses of the farmworkers when a gas cylinder inside the house exploded and the house burnt down. It is suspected that the gas may have been leaking and caught fire from one that was outside the house. In a statement issued by the Hess and Lühl families they expressed their heartfelt condolences with the families of the tragic accident. “We mourn the loss of four children who will be dearly missed,” the families said. According to the owners, the exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear and still under investigation. “On behalf of the entire Farm Garib community we would express our deep gratitude to all those who assisted the victims in the wake of this tragic event.”The owners also acknowledged the staff of the Dordabis Police Station and the clinic as well as the ambulance service for their immediate response. They further expressed appreciation for the team that worked late into the night to extinguish the fire and to the medical staff at the Katutura State Hospital, the Windhoek Central Hospital, Mediclinic, Rhino Park and Roman Catholic Hospital for their professional handling of the situation.“As the majority of the victims remain in a critical condition our focus is on their continued care as well as the support of their families in these exceptionally difficult times. We are thankful for the supporting thoughts, words and prayers of all those who share in the grief of our community,” the owners said. SaddenedMeanwhile, Windhoek Rural Constituency Councillor Penina Iita has also expressed sadness following Friday''s events.She said there is a need to invest in solar power in rural areas where communities do not have electricity, to avoid catastrophes such as the gas explosion that occurred over the weekend. “I stand here today with a sore heart grieving for the family members that lost their lives after the gas bottle exploded in Garib. There is a need to invest in solar power to avoid such catastrophic events in future,” said Iita.The deceased were identified as Berries Keises, 12, Aliandre Naugawases, 6, Anna Kheises, 5, and Henrico Plaaitjies, 11. ELLANIE SMIT

The community of Dordabis are struggling to come to terms with the gas explosion that claimed four lives at the weekend.

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The community of Dordabis are struggling to come to terms with the gas explosion that claimed four lives at the weekend.

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