GOBABIS – A woman died but three children she was ferrying escaped with minor to serious injuries when the vehicle they were travelling in left the road and overturned last week Friday.
Police Liaison Officer Sergeant Michael Matengu said this week that the accident took place about seven kilometres outside Drimiopsis on the Farm Du Plessis at around 17h00. Matengu said that the driver, Mariette van Rooyen (33), died on the spot while three children luckily escaped with injuries.He identified the children as Rene Van Rooyen (5), who was seriously injured but is in a stable condition in hospital.Ruan Dixon (6) and Sune van Rooyen (4) were slightly injured.Police investigations continue.- NampaMatengu said that the driver, Mariette van Rooyen (33), died on the spot while three children luckily escaped with injuries.He identified the children as Rene Van Rooyen (5), who was seriously injured but is in a stable condition in hospital.Ruan Dixon (6) and Sune van Rooyen (4) were slightly injured.Police investigations continue.- Nampa
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