Accident at Mopani Rest Camp

[Richprins]

I spoke to an old Kruger fellow.

the camp was built in 1991/2. The walkways may have been redone in the last few years, but I have been there every year and can't recall that?

They would check loadbearing wooden structures religiously twice a year for deterioration in the old days, and ideally use "green" poles (treated pine logs) as beams.

[RogerFraser]

Lets hope they all recover quickly . We staying in Mopani in July -the walkways was the main reason SO wanted to stay there

[RogerFraser]

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[Richprins]

Seven taken to hospital after wooden deck collapses in Kruger Park
23 May 2019 - 17:24 By Nico Gous


Seven people were taken to hospital after a wooden deck collapsed next to a pub in the Mopani rest camp in the Kruger National Park on Thursday.

Maponya911 paramedics Jaco Gericke wrote on Facebook: "Wooden deck next to pub collapsed causing 14 people to fall down. Seven young people were transported to hospitals."

SANParks spokesperson Janine Raftopoulos told TimesLIVE the accident happened late on Thursday morning.



Estelle @LadyLepurrrd

Wooden walkway at Mopanie camp just gave in.... group of young trainee rangers injured when the walkway crashed down to the rocks below. This is a concern.... I've been taking people to task because of incessant moaning about the lack of maintenance in KNP. Seems I was wrong.

"Part of the wood of the deck had been eroded and, unfortunately, it did give in while people were standing on it … The park is looking at fortification and refurbishment of that area given what happened, unfortunately, today."

This is a developing story.

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south- ... uger-park/

[Alf]

Let’s build more hotels and forget about maintenance in the camps

[Peter Betts]

Let’s build more hotels and forget about maintenance in the camps

..Its the way it is anyway Alf ..Brick n Pave Kruger

[Richprins]

In 2011 a pensioner fell through the railing at Skukuza restaurant. He eventually received a settlement of millions!

https://www.africawild-forum.com/viewto ... 317&t=5364

[Richprins]

Mambas standing there in October...

[Twigga]

This really makes me sad and extremely angry at the same time


The lack of maintenance will have an effect on us as well

Be prepared for a steady climb in accommodation costs due to this settlements costs which I'm sure there will be

I wish all involved a speedy recovery

[Richprins]

Workers in government institutions should be held personally liable. That is the only way things will improve.