Collision kills one, leaves seven hospitalised

NAMPA

OKAHANDJA



An adult male died instantly last Sunday night after the Isuzu bakkie he was driving collided with a Toyota Prado on the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo B1 road.

Namibian police spokesperson in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha, in an interview with Nampa on Monday said the accident occurred north of Okahandja around 19h20.

She said the bakkie was travelling from Otjiwarongo towards Okahandja with four occupants, including the driver. Approximately 20 kilometres to Okahandja, the Isuzu allegedly tried to overtake another vehicle and collided head-on with the Prado.



Serious injuries

The Prado had four occupants, including its male driver.

“The Isuzu driver died on the spot, while seven others from both vehicles sustained serious injuries,” said Mbeha. Three female occupants in the Isuzu aged nine, 18 and 36, and the 56-year-old driver of the Prado, along with his three male passengers aged 20, 23 and 33, were taken to the Okahandja State Hospital.

A culpable homicide case was registered at the Okahandja police station in connection with the accident. Police investigations continue.